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Chocolate Fudge Brownies

7 oz. cream cheese

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 cup superfine sugar

1/3 cup butter

3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

3/4 cup flour

1 – 3/4 oz. pecans, chopped

Fudge Frosting

1 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. milk

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

Pecans to decorate (optional)

Lightly grease a 8 inch square shallow cake pan and line the base

Beat together the cheese, vanilla extract and 5 tsp of the superfine sugar until smooth, then set aside.

Beat the eggs and remaining superfine sugar together until light and fluffy. Place the butter and unsweetened cocoa in a small pan and heat gently, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture combines, then stir into the egg mixture. Fold in the flour and nuts.

Pour half of the brownie mixture into the pan and level the top. Carefully spread the cheese mixture over it, and then cover with remaining brownie mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F, for 40 – 45 minutes. Cool in the pan.

To make the frosting, melt the butter in the milk. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar and unsweetened cocoa. Spread the frosting over the brownies and decorate with pecans nuts, if using. Leave the frosting to set. Cut and enjoy.