Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel recommended)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ cup buttermilk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
In another bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar until combined
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula
Fold in buttermilk until mixture is smooth and sticky
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth
Spoon half the batter into the pan, then swirl the cream cheese mixture on top
Spoon remaining batter over and use a knife to create marble pattern
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center has few crumbs
Cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces
Notes
Sift cocoa powder and flour separately for smoother texture
Substitute buttermilk by mixing ½ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes)
Gel food coloring and distilled white vinegar work best for optimal red color development
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1 of 16)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg