24 servings SERVINGS
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Pumpkin Layer:
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 to 6 cups powdered sugar, divided
- Orange food coloring, optional
Directions
To make Brownie Layer:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Add the vanilla and eggs, and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture in thirds, beating well after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon brownie batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Set aside to cool completely.
To make Pumpkin Layer:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, pumpkin, and vanilla until blended.
- Add salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and 1 cup powdered sugar, and beat until smooth. Continue adding powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until mixture reaches the consistency of a thick frosting. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired, and mix well.
- Spread pumpkin mixture over cooled brownie layer in pan.
To serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.