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Cozy Cream Cheese Swirl Pumpkin Brownies One Bowl Recipe Easy and Best

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A quick and easy one bowl recipe for rich, fudgy pumpkin brownies with a tangy cream cheese swirl, perfect for cozy fall baking and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (245g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat preferred)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined and lump-free.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined, thick and glossy. Avoid overmixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or hand whisk until silky and fluffy.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top in spoonfuls.
  6. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect without overdoing it.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow flavors to settle and for cleaner cuts.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth batter and swirl. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies. Chill batter for 10 minutes before swirling to prevent the cream cheese from sinking. Cool brownies completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Variations include adding chocolate chips, nuts, or using gluten-free flour.

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