What determines whether a brownie is fudgy or cakey?

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones . So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

How to make brownie mix amazing?

How To Make Boxed Brownies Taste Homemade Add Extra Favor. Another way to make a boxed brownie mix taste homemade is to use an extract, adding a hint of additional flavor to your brownies without undermining the chocolate flavor. ... Add Strong Coffee. ... Check Your Pantry. ... Add a Swirl of Sauce. ... Add Some Salt.

Is my brownie raw or gooey?

Insert a toothpick to see if just a few crumbs stick. If the toothpick comes out completely wet and coated with batter, you know the brownies are underdone and need more time .

What is the number one brownie mix?

Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix If you're not in the market for a solid block of fudgy goodness, this is for you. Even if you are in the market for a solid block of fudgy goodness, this is more than enjoyable. And it's definitely the best brownie mix brand if you love a cakey brownie.

Should I use butter or oil for brownies?

Note that while some brownie recipes do call for melted butter instead of oil, the butter can aerate the batter, altering the texture of the brownies and making them cakey rather than fudgy. So, while you can substitute butter for oil and vice versa, remember that it might alter the texture .

Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

by The 36th Avenue

Hey friends! How are we doing today? I am so excited to share with you one of our family favorite dessert recipes. TheseStrawberry Chocolate Browniesare super easy to make and you are going to love the light and creamy Cream Cheese Topping. So yummy!

I still remember the first time that my friend Nicole gave me one of these babies to try years and years ago. Since them I have made them tons of times and I have to tell you it is hard to stop eating them. It doesn’t help that they are bite size either. So darn good!

Strawberry Brownies with Cream Cheese Topping Recipe

Strawberry Brownie Recipe

Author: The 36th Avenue

Ingredients

1 Box of Favorite Brownies Mix and the ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies.
1 Pound of Strawberries
Topping:
2 oz. of White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Milk
8 oz. Soften Cream Cheese
1 Cup Cool Whip
1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Mix the brownies according to the instructions on the box.
Pour the mix into small cupcake liners and bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Do not overcook.
Place brownies right away on a cooling rack and while still warm press down the middle to make a thumbprint indentation.
While the brownies are cooling down slice the strawberries and make the topping.
Microwave the milk and chocolate in a cup for about 30 seconds and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
Combine the soften cream cheese and white chocolate mixture together and mix with a hand mixer. Mix well.
Add the whip topping. Mix well.
Add the powder sugar and mix well again. The topping is ready.
Fill the top of the brownies with the topping being applied with a piping bag. Then place a slice of strawberry on top.
Store them in a Tupperware with lid and refrigerate.

Notes

* You can make a skinny version of this recipe using fat free milk, light whip topping, and light cream cheese. It will still be delicious.

For Valentines I like to cut my strawberries in a heart shape.

This is how you do it!

Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

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