Cajun Brownies

6 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 30 m Total: 40 m Beginner
5.0/5 (3)
Cajun Brownies
This is a wonderful change for those people who don’t like chocolate with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and a gooey topping. It’s different and delicious—somewhere between a blondie and a gooey butter cake.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Topping:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten until fluffy

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a glass bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 beaten egg. Press into an 8x8 greased pan.
  3. Mix the topping ingredients (cream cheese, powdered sugar and eggs). Pour into the pan, on top of earlier ingredients.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my cream cheese topping not smooth?

A: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Cold cream cheese won't blend smoothly with the powdered sugar and eggs.

Q: Can I use a different pan size?

A: Yes, but adjust baking time. A 9x13 pan will make thinner bars and may only need 25 minutes. An 8x8 makes thicker, gooier bars.

Tips and Techniques

The bottom layer should be pressed firmly and evenly into the pan so it doesn’t mix with the topping. Don’t overbake—the center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven; it will set as it cools.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • yellow cake mix: butter cake mix or French vanilla cake mix
  • cream cheese: reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)

Equipment Needed

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • glass mixing bowl
  • electric mixer (for beating eggs until fluffy)