I’m quite sure I have already posted this recipe, but in the beginning, I didn’t add any categories to my posts so they are a little difficult to locate.
I have had several requests for it so I will bring it up again.
Rhubarb is starting to sprout and will take off as soon as the weather warms a bit more.
I have had this recipe for many years and made it countless times. A few years ago, the commercial bakers decided to come out with a box mix that is similar, but not even close to being as delicious as the “home-made” version.
Cooks note* the bit of almond flavoring is the key to the unique flavor of these brownies.
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate batter
2 eggs, beaten 2 ozs. unsweetened chocolate (appropriate amounts of cocoa and oil can be substituted) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream cheese batter
1 eight ounce package of cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
PREPARATION
Melt chocolate and butter/margarine together and cool. Beat eggs. Add sugar and chocolate mixture. Stir in dry ingredients and vanilla.
Put half of batter into greased 8 inch square pan. Top with cream cheese batter.
Cover with remaining chocolate batter. Drag spoon through mixture to make swirly design.