Treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate experience with these heavenly brownies topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Celebrated for their rich, fudgy texture and deep cocoa flavor, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and have you coming back for more!
Fudgy and Delicious Brownies
Ingredients
- 5 ounces unsalted butter, melted (141 grams)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 grams)
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped (90 grams)
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 3 large eggs plus 1 yolk, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (335 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (114 grams)
- 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder (35 grams)
- For Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 5 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (147 grams)
- 1/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature (58 grams)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (232 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the unsweetened chocolate and place it in a medium bowl. Melt the butter, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, stirring until smooth. Microwave for about 20 seconds if needed to fully melt the chocolate. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolk, and granulated sugar until doubled in size and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the butter-chocolate mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top looks set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
- Once completely cooled, frost the brownies with the cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined, then switch to medium speed until smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and enjoy!
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