Squash Brownies With Chocolate Swirl Topping Recipe

Name: Squash Brownies With Chocolate Swirl Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup squash, cooked, mashed (any kind except spaghetti squash); 1 cup packed brown sugar; ¼ cup buttermilk; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ¼ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup toasted nuts; 125 g cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup squash, cooked, mashed (any kind except spaghetti squash)
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup toasted nuts
125 g cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
BROWNIES:.
3
In a large bowl, stir together squash, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4
In a separate bowl, stir or sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; stir into squash mixture until combined.
5
Stir in nuts.
6
Spread into greased 13x9 inch pan.
7
CHOCOLATE SWIRL TOPPING:.
8
In a small bowl, cream together cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla; stir in chocolate chips.
9
Set aside.
10
Drop topping by heaping 1 tablespoons onto batter.
11
Swirl into batter with knife.
12
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
13
Let cool; cut into desired size.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup squash, cooked, mashed (any kind except spaghetti squash), 1 cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Squash Brownies With Chocolate Swirl Topping 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Squash Brownies With Chocolate Swirl Topping

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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