Description
Rich chocolate pumpkin brownies blend autumnal spices with deep cocoa notes. Home bakers can savor this seasonal dessert that balances warm pumpkin sweetness with intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and smooth edges for effortless removal.
- Develop Chocolate Base: Whisk melted butter and sugar until silky, then integrate eggs one at a time. Fold in vanilla extract, creating a rich, smooth mixture.
- Blend Dry Ingredients: Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gently fold dry components into wet mixture, stirring until a glossy, uniform batter forms.
- Create Pumpkin Layer: Combine pumpkin puree with sugar, egg, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until achieving a velvety, consistent texture.
- Layer and Marble: Spread two-thirds of chocolate batter in the pan, then artfully distribute pumpkin mixture in dollops. Use a butter knife to create swirling patterns, intertwining the two batters for a visually stunning effect.
- Bake and Cool: Slide into the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick that emerges with minimal moisture and a few tender crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, enabling flavors to meld and structure to set.
- Serve and Embellish: Slice into elegant squares, optionally garnishing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Optimize Moisture Control: Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree without excess liquid to prevent soggy brownies and maintain ideal texture.
- Master Marbling Technique: Swirl batters gently with a butter knife, avoiding over-mixing to create beautiful, distinct chocolate and pumpkin layers.
- Balance Spice Intensity: Adjust pumpkin pie spice carefully to prevent overwhelming the chocolate’s rich flavor; start with less and taste as you go.
- Temperature Precision: Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing, ensuring smoother batter and more consistent baking results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg