Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies
These brownies are super fudgy, moist, and slathered with a thick layer of chocolate cream cheese frosting. They are pure perfection.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 522kcal
Ingredients
BROWNIES
- 1 and ⅓ cup butter at room temperature
- 2 and ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted then measured
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature, not margarine
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 3 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners) sifted
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
BROWNIES
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix together.
- Spread into the prepared baking pan. The batter will be thick.
- Bake for 27-30 minutes or until the top is dry and the center is set. Cool completely before covering or frosting.
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add vanilla, then add the sifted cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the heavy cream.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until fully combined.
- Mix until mixed well. Evenly spread over the cooled brownies.
- Cut and serve. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
