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fudge brownies w/ strawberry cream cheese frosting

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Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

My daughter gave me the idea of using strawberry cream cheese frosting on these decadent, moist, fudgy brownies and they turned out fantastic... You can use a chocolate fudge type frosting on these as well, or none at all...they are one delicious brownie! Enjoy! My photos and recipe

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fudge brownies w/ strawberry cream cheese frosting

  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    instant coffee powder or granules
  • BROWNIE BATTER
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 stick
    plus 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3/4 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 c
    chocolate chips - i use giaradelli
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • FROSTING
  • 1- 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp
    strawberry extract or to taste
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • heavy
    cream or milk to thin to desired consistency

How To Make fudge brownies w/ strawberry cream cheese frosting

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan - add sugar and cocoa and mix well. Now, add the water and mix until smooth. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring often so as not to boil over. Then simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the coffee granules and salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. ( You can skip this step if not going to remove from pan to cut, I just think it makes it easier and saves less mess.) If not lining, spray the dish regardless.
  • 3
    In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt, set aside
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, melt the butter in a microwave, add to this the oil and 3/4 cup of cocoa, stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and then stir in flour a little at a time, until well combined.
  • 5
    Now, stir in the chocolate syrup you made in saucepan. Add the chocolate chips. Mix until all is well combined.
  • 6
    Spread into prepared baking dish and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • 7
    Cool completely. Make frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add in the strawberry extract and 2 cups of confectioners' sugar a little at a time. Beat until nice and smooth. Thin out with some cream or milk if need be, or until you reach desired consistency.
  • 8
    Remove cooled brownies from pan and spread with frosting or can frost each individual brownie as you cut them...they are delicious without frosting as well. Note: You don't have to line the pan with foil...I just like to be able to take these from the pan and cut, so much easier that way.
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