Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces chocolate, chopped (bittersweet or semisweet); 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (unsalted); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel; 1/2 1/2 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut or 1/2 cup untoasted sweetened flaked coconut

Servings: persons

nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces chocolate, chopped (bittersweet or semisweet)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (unsalted)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/2 1/2 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut or 1/2 cup untoasted sweetened flaked coconut

1
Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325u00b0F.
2
Spray 9 X 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
3
Press 18x12-inch sheet aluminum foil over bottom and up long sides of pan, leaving overhang on each long side. (This helps to lift the brownies out of the pan with ease).
4
Spray foil with nonstick spray.
5
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.
6
Stir both chocolates and 10 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
7
Whisk sugar and vanilla, then eggs into chocolate mixture.
8
Whisk until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute.
9
Add dry ingredients and whisk just to blend.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan.
11
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 22-24 minutes.
12
Cool completely in pan on rack.
13
Using electric mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth.
14
Spread cream cheese frosting over brownies.
15
Sprinkle nuts or coconut over.
16
DO AHEAD Chocolate brownies can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover and chill.
18
Using foil overhang for handles, remove brownies from pan.
19
Cut into 18 squares; serve cold or at room temperature.
20
**Cook time does not include cooling completely after baking or chilling in refrigerator before cutting and serving.

1127

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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