Brownie Cheesecake Bars Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These Brownie Cheesecake Bars combine the rich flavors of chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer, creating a delicious dessert that is sure to impress. This cake recipe is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.

The preparation is simple, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. You can easily customize the recipe by adding chocolate chips or a fruit topping to enhance the flavor.

Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Bars

These bars feature a fudgy brownie base topped with a smooth cheesecake layer, baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 bars.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Make the Brownie Batter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
Layer the Mixtures: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Then, pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer. Finally, drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.