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Fudgy Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl

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These fudgy double chocolate zucchini brownies with a cream cheese swirl are moist, rich, and a sneaky way to add veggies to dessert. The cream cheese swirl adds a tangy creaminess that perfectly balances the chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups finely grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
  • ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely. Place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent cooking the eggs. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the grated zucchini.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Dollop spoonfuls over the brownie batter in the pan and swirl with a knife or skewer in a figure-eight pattern.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang for clean cuts.

Notes

Grate zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture to avoid soggy brownies. Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender. Cool melted chocolate before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Tent pan with foil if cream cheese swirl browns too quickly. For extra fudginess, let brownies rest overnight.

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