Pumpkin Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin brownies are a delicious twist on traditional chocolate brownies, adding a hint of fall flavor and moisture from the pumpkin puree. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy and creamy element, making these brownies irresistible.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Pumpkin Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. While the brownies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the brownies have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
9. Allow the frosting to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.