Ingredients for Black Bottom Squares
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Soda
- Vegetable Oil
- White Vinegar
- Water
- Vanilla
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How to Make Black Bottom Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- **Topping:** In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Gently stir in 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Set aside.
- **Base:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup (240ml) brewed hot coffee.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
- Gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the brownie portion (avoiding chocolate chips) comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
174 g
Sugar
1667g
Fat
467g
Carbs
227g
