Cajun Brownies

24 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 45 m Total: 1 h Beginner
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Cajun Brownies
Cajun brownies are probably the easiest no fail brownie you can make with just a yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and butter. The cream cheese topping added makes it a unique type of brownie that’s rich and gooey.

Ingredients

24 servings
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 box 16 oz powdered sugar
  • 1 stick 8 tbsp butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Put the yellow cake mix in a bowl. Add the melted butter and one egg to the mix. Mix together until it looks like dough.
  2. Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam cooking spray and spread the dough on the bottom.
  3. Microwave the cream cheese until it’s soft. In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese, 2 eggs and the vanilla and mix with a mixer until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix with the mixer until all lumps are removed.
  4. Pour the mixture over the dough and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  5. Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Tips and Techniques

The key to smooth topping is making sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. If you don’t have a microwave, let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • yellow cake mix: chocolate cake mix
  • cream cheese: Neufchâtel cheese

Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • electric mixer
  • microwave
  • mixing bowls