2-Layer Pumpkin Brownies
These classic Pumpkin Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with warm spiced pumpkin for a retro-inspired dessert. Easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings, they’re a delicious treat that disappears quickly!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teapsoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Let the chocolate mixture cool while you go onto the next step.
- Beat the sugar and eggs together with an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
- Stir in the melted chocolate to one bowl of batter and set aside.
- Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to the second bowl and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly in the bottom.
- Add the pumpkin batter to the top of the brownie mixture, being careful not to mix them. Spread it out evenly. An offset spatula works wonders for this.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
- Cool in the baking dish for 15 minutes, then lift the parchment paper and brownies out, and continue cooling on a baking rack until cool. Cut and serve!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature before mixing, as this helps everything blend more smoothly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter once the flour is added to keep your brownies fudgy and soft.
- Don't overbake your brownies. They're done when an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few clinging crumbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 3225IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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