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Fudgy Zucchini Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Swirl

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These fudgy zucchini brownies combine rich chocolate flavor with moist texture thanks to shredded zucchini and a creamy cream cheese swirl, making a delicious and sneaky veggie dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 150g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper with an overhang.
  2. Shred about 1 ½ cups of zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar and ½ cup melted butter until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini gently to keep the batter light but moist.
  6. Using an electric mixer, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in spoonfuls. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese, then use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until edges are set but center still looks slightly underbaked. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing.

Notes

Wring out zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy brownies. Use room temperature eggs for better batter texture. Swirl cream cheese gently to maintain marbled effect. Do not overbake; brownies continue cooking as they cool. Chill brownies before slicing for clean cuts. Variations include gluten-free flour, vegan substitutions, and adding nuts or flavor twists like cinnamon or espresso powder.

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