Brownies are always a good idea, but you add pumpkin into the mix and the results are almost too much: Stunning Pumpkin Swirl Brownies. A masterpiece on the plate, and loved by adults and children everywhere, this is one recipe that everyone should try.
This recipe is also a great way to sneak a little bit of happy vegetable goodness into the diets of fussy children. Don’t tell them what’s inside, and they’ll never know!
Also, this recipe calls for pumpkin puree. There are a few different ways to make this, but we’ve found the double baking method, although a little more time consuming, produces the most delicious puree.
Method
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Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and prepare a square baking dish about 20-25cm in size by greasing it and lining the bottom with baking paper.
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In a heatproof bowl over boiling water melt the chocolate and the butter together, stirring until smooth.
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In another large bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder, then set aside.
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Get another bowl and combine the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat this mixture with an electric mixture until fluffy and well combined, or about 3-5 minutes. Then add the flour mixture to this bowl, combining well.
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Divide the resulting batter into two medium sized bowls (there should be about 2 cups in each). Into one bowl stir the chocolate mixture, into the other add the pumpkin puree, oil and spices.
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Lay the batters out in the pan in an equal chocolate|pumpkin|chocolate|pumpkin formation. You'll need to do this quickly so the batters don't set before they're swirled.
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Using a small spatula, or a blunt table knife, swirl the two batters around to create a marbled effect.
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Bake in the oven until set, usually about 40 minutes. Check before hand as cooking times may vary. Cool the brownies on a wire rack, then serve.
