Best 7 Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Chocolate Brownies with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These brownies boast a rich, fudgy texture, perfectly complemented by the zesty tang of orange and the creamy smoothness of cream cheese frosting. With a hint of citrus brightness, these brownies are a delightful departure from the classic chocolate dessert.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these extraordinary brownies. Our comprehensive recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every bite is pure perfection. From the precise measurements to the detailed techniques, we've got you covered.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of additional brownie recipes to satisfy every craving. Dive into the decadence of our Triple Chocolate Brownies, where layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate harmonize in a symphony of flavors. Discover the delightful simplicity of our One-Bowl Brownies, perfect for those moments when you want a quick and easy treat.

For those who love a touch of nuttiness, our Walnut Brownies offer a delightful crunch with every bite. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, our Almond Flour Brownies provide a delicious alternative that won't compromise on taste.

No matter your preference, our comprehensive guide has the perfect brownie recipe for you. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, we'll guide you through the process, ensuring that your brownies turn out moist, fudgy, and utterly irresistible.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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The perfect brownie for an adult Halloween party or anytime you want to enjoy a perfect combination of refreshing orange and rich chocolate.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (1 lb 1 oz) Betty Crocker™ dark chocolate Premium brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
Yellow food color
Red food color
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.) Make brownies as directed on box. Cool completely.
  • Stir cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice, 2 drops yellow food color and 1 drop red food color until smooth and spreadable; spread over brownies.
  • Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) about 2 minutes or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese and chocolate are set.
  • For 24 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 6 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Great on Carrot Walnut Cookies (see recipe).

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter or margarine, orange peel, and orange juice until creamy. Beat in confectioner's sugar until blended and smooth.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons on each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Let icing set 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"-and everyone knows exactly which ones they are! We live on 10-1/2 acres out in the country with our daughters, 7 and 4.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in extracts and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Beat together filling ingredients until blended; spoon over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over top. Swirl gently with a knife., Bake until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Pam Anderson

Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Citrus     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Orange     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (13x9x1-inch) disposable aluminum baking pan
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons (11/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/2 cup toasted pistachios, toasted sweetened flaked coconut, or untoasted sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325°F. Spray disposable aluminum baking pan with nonstick spray. Press 18x12-inch sheet aluminum foil over bottom and up long sides of pan, leaving overhang on each long side. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Stir both chocolates and 10 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Whisk sugar and vanilla, then eggs into chocolate mixture. Whisk until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute. Add dry ingredients and whisk just to blend.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 24 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Using electric mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread cream cheese frosting over brownies. Sprinkle nuts or coconut over. DO AHEAD Chocolate brownies can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Using foil overhang for handles, remove brownies from pan. Cut into 18 squares; serve cold or at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Chocolate Brownies With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 49m

Yield 18 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces chocolate, chopped (bittersweet or semisweet)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (unsalted)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/2 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut or 1/2 cup untoasted sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325°F.
  • Spray 9 X 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Press 18x12-inch sheet aluminum foil over bottom and up long sides of pan, leaving overhang on each long side. (This helps to lift the brownies out of the pan with ease).
  • Spray foil with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.
  • Stir both chocolates and 10 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
  • Whisk sugar and vanilla, then eggs into chocolate mixture.
  • Whisk until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Add dry ingredients and whisk just to blend.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 22-24 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Using electric mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting over brownies.
  • Sprinkle nuts or coconut over.
  • DO AHEAD Chocolate brownies can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Using foil overhang for handles, remove brownies from pan.
  • Cut into 18 squares; serve cold or at room temperature.
  • **Cook time does not include cooling completely after baking or chilling in refrigerator before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 141, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 4.5

BROWNIES WITH ORANGE ICING (FROSTING)



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I've fallen in love with the chocolate and orange combination and wanted a brownie recipe to add to my collection. This is what I came up with. I didn't measure the zest or juice. I used half the zest of a large orange in each part and squeezed in enough orange juice to make a smooth icing.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup real butter
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (approximately)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice (approximately)
1/4 cup chocolate-flavored candy coating or 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Melt shortening, butter in the microwave.
  • Stir in cocoa, blending well with a wooden spoon.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition. (It is important to add the eggs individually and to mix them by hand. If you don't, the brownies do not turn out near as good.).
  • Stir in zest and vanilla. Stir in flour, and salt. DO NOT OVER BEAT!
  • Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool completely before icing.
  • For icing: Cream butter and zest then add vanilla.
  • Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
  • Add orange juice 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
  • Frost cooled brownies.
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over icing.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 34.9, Protein 2.8

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This smooth, versatile cream cheese frosting has a delicate vanilla flavor. The woman who made the wedding cake for our daughter, Leanne, and her groom, Billy, used this recipe. It's also excellent on carrot cake. -Sharon Lugdon, Greenbush, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and, if desired, salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the brownies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the brownie batter. Overmixing will result in tough, chewy brownies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they bake evenly.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese for the frosting. This will help to ensure that the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Add a little bit of orange zest to the frosting for a citrusy flavor.

Conclusion:

These chocolate brownies with orange cream cheese frosting are a delicious and decadent treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy orange frosting, and moist, chewy texture, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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