Brownie with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gooey, rich chocolate brownies topped with a delicious cream cheese topping - YUM! They're made with simple ingredients, are easy to make AND they're secretly healthy!
Equipment
- Loaf Tin 20cm x 10cm baking tin - read notes for alternative sizes
Ingredients
- 240 g Yogurt (1 cup)
- 85 g Coconut Sugar (½ cup)
- 125 ml Milk (½ cup milk)
- 90 g Dark Chocolate
- 90 g Plain Wholemeal Flour (1 cup)
- 50 g Cocoa Powder (½ cup)
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
- 100 g Cream Cheese (½ cup)
- 100 g Yogurt (½ cup)
- 40 g Liquid Sweetener (2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and coconut sugar until well combined.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the yogurt mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Sift the wholemeal flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. The brownies will rise and then settle as they cool.
- While the brownies are cooling, mix the cream cheese and liquid sweetener in a small bowl until smooth. Place the frosting in the fridge until ready to use.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, remove them from the tin using the parchment paper overhang. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the brownies. For best results, refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing.
- Slice the brownies with a sharp, clean knife and enjoy!
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Notes
Using a Different Size Baking Tin
- Smaller Tin: If using a smaller tin, the batter will be thicker, so you may need to increase the baking time. Start by adding 5-10 minutes to the suggested baking time and check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Larger Tin: If using a larger tin, the batter will be thinner, so reduce the baking time by 5-10 minutes. Check for doneness a few minutes before the original baking time.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Avoid Over-mixing: When folding in the dry ingredients, mix until just combined to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the yogurt and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth, even batter and frosting.
- Lining the Tin: Use parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal of the brownies from the tin.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies. They are done when it comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool Completely: Let the brownies cool fully in the tin to set properly and make them easier to frost.
- Clean Cuts: For clean slices, refrigerate the brownies after frosting and use a sharp knife, wiping it clean between each cut.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Brownie with Cream Cheese Frosting
Serving Size
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
261
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.3
g
22
%
Carbohydrates
25.8
g
9
%
Protein
7.9
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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