Chocolate Brownies with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Brownies with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
45 min.
18
219kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Chocolate Brownies topped with a luscious Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly moist and rich, these brownies are a delightful balance of chocolatey goodness and creamy citrus flair. The addition of toasted pistachios or sweetened flaked coconut not only adds a splash of color but also a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft brownie texture.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, these brownies are an ideal dessert for any gathering or a special treat for yourself. The recipe yields 18 indulgent servings, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Each bite is a heavenly experience, with the deep flavors of bittersweet chocolate harmonizing with the tangy sweetness of orange-infused cream cheese.

Not only are these brownies a feast for the taste buds, but they also provide a delightful caloric profile for those who want to indulge without guilt—each serving is just 219 calories! Whether enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or at room temperature, these brownies are sure to impress your guests and elevate any dessert table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup coconut sweetened flaked toasted
  • ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 0.7 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325°F. Spray disposable aluminum baking pan with nonstick spray. Press 18x12-inch sheet aluminum foil over bottom and up long sides of pan, leaving overhang on each long side. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Stir both chocolates and 10 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
  3. Whisk sugar and vanilla, then eggs into chocolate mixture.
  4. Whisk until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Add dry ingredients and whisk just to blend.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 24 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  8. Using electric mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth.
  9. Spread cream cheese frosting over brownies.
  10. Sprinkle nuts or coconut over. DO AHEAD Chocolate brownies can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Using foil overhang for handles, remove brownies from pan.
  11. Cut into 18 squares; serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein5.63%
Fat44.61%
Carbs49.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.67
Glycemic Load
12.47
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.3808695337047%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.03mg
Epicatechin
4.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.15kcal
10.96%
Fat:11.2g
17.23%
Saturated Fat:6.64g
41.52%
Carbohydrates:28.11g
9.37%
Net Carbohydrates:26.72g
9.72%
Sugar:21.99g
24.44%
Cholesterol:47.45mg
15.82%
Sodium:136.42mg
5.93%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Caffeine:7.94mg
2.65%
Protein:3.18g
6.36%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.73%
Copper:0.2mg
10.21%
Selenium:6.5µg
9.29%
Iron:1.38mg
7.66%
Phosphorus:69.16mg
6.92%
Magnesium:25.86mg
6.47%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.94%
Fiber:1.39g
5.54%
Vitamin A:256.24IU
5.12%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.63%
Folate:14.52µg
3.63%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.31%
Calcium:32.1mg
3.21%
Potassium:104.91mg
3%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.93%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.9%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.36%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%
Vitamin K:1.17µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious