Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Step 3: Add eggs and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and mix until creamy.
- Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Swirl with a knife or toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain their fudgy texture and prevent the cream cheese from spoiling.
- For a warm, gooey treat, microwave a single bar for 10-15 seconds before serving, but watch carefully to avoid overheating.
- These brownie cheesecake bars are delicious on their own, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce elevates them to dessert heaven.
- For easier swirling and a cleaner marbled effect, ensure your cream cheese mixture is at room temperature and doesn't have any lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American