Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive delight of Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, a perfect treat for autumn gatherings. These rich, fudgy brownies are layered with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, creating a visually stunning dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and egg until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract and desired amount of orange food coloring.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish, followed by dollops of cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining brownie batter and more cream cheese dollops. Gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg