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Pumpkin Swirled Fudge Brownies

Rich, fudge brownies with a creamy pumpkin swirl throughout.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Batter

  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees
  • In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1/4 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until combined
  • Add 2 1/4 cups of granulated sugar and mix to combine
  • Place a large mesh sifter over the bowl and add 1 2/3 cups of all purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups of cocoa powder, 1 cup of confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt into the sifter
  • Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients
  • Mix until just combined
  • Fold 2/3 cup of milk chocolate chips into the brownie batter
  • Grease an 11"x15"x1" baking sheet 
  • Transfer the brownie batter into the greased baking sheet and use a spatula to even the batter throughout the baking sheet
  • In a medium bowl, mix 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice until fully combined and smooth
  • Use a large spoon to drop the pumpkin cream cheese mixture onto the brownie batter
  • Use a butter knife to swirl the pumpkin cream cheese mixture throughout the brownie batter in a marble like pattern
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. The brownies are done when they begin to slightly pull away from the sides of the baking sheet and a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs on it 
  • Allow the brownies to cool (on the sheet pan) on a cooling rack for 30 minutes before slicing
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature