Triple Chocolate Brownies with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Triple Chocolate Brownies with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped; Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 pound cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup bleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 17 by 12-inch baking pan with 1 teaspoon of the shortening.
2
In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 cup shortening.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
4
In a mixing bowl, add the sugar and shortening, blend.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
6
Add the water and vanilla and whisk to mix well.
7
Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt and stir to blend.
8
Fold in the pecans and chopped chocolate, then spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
9
Bake until the cake springs back when touched, about 25 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
11
Spread the frosting over the cake with a rubber spatula.
12
Slice and serve individual pieces on a large platter.
13
Sift together the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.
14
In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the cream cheese.
15
Beat on medium until smooth.
16
Add the milk and sugar mixture, beat on low until incorporated and then increase the speed to medium-high and continue to beat until smooth.

1740

kcal

Calories

Fat

280

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup vegetable shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Triple Chocolate Brownies with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing 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.

Triple Chocolate Brownies with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

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