Description
Rich chocolate brownies dance with autumn’s golden pumpkin in this irresistible Pumpkin Swirl Brownies recipe. Marbled layers promise a delightful blend of seasonal comfort and chocolate indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup (35 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spice Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a uniform chocolate batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer half the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the bottom.
- Create the pumpkin layer by combining pumpkin puree, egg yolk, sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate mixing bowl until the texture becomes consistent.
- Carefully dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture across the chocolate base, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the surface.
- Gently pour the remaining chocolate batter over the pumpkin layer, using a clean knife to create additional marbled effects if desired.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with slight moisture and a few crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor, ensuring deep and intense brownie taste.
- Use pure pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling to maintain precise spice balance and avoid extra sweetness.
- Gently swirl mixtures using a knife or toothpick in figure-eight motions to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise edges and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg