Are there days you crave cake? Maybe you want brownies? No wait, you really want a big piece of cheesecake. Today you can have all three with these Cake Batter Cheesecake Brownies.
I am having a hard time believing that this week is really May. That means summer is seriously just around the corner. I am so not ready to be seen at the beach or the pool. (Brownie Batter Popcorn anyone?)
The other day I was cleaning my closet and putting away the sweaters in totes for next fall. Behind all the sweaters was a pile of shorts...I just looked at them and then pulled the door closed quickly. I briefly thought about trying some on...you know for motivation. But then I realized I didn't want to be sad the rest of the day.
So, what did I do?
I bakedsome brownies. Oh, but not just any brownies. We had a package of the Party Cake Oreos. Those went into the brownies. Now I could have stopped there and the brownies would have been awesome, but this is me we are talking about 🙂 How long have you been reading my blog? You know what's coming next right? I decided to make a cheesecake layer for the brownies. But not just any cheesecake layer. This one got loaded with some funfetti cake mix. Cake batter flavored things might be my new obsession now.
Now I know what you are thinking. What possesses someone to make such a crazy dessert? It might scare you to know what kind of concoctions I have floating around in my head and on notes. I love layers in my desserts, and I love texture. These brownies have all of that covered. They are fudgey with a light creamy cheesecake, and they have a crunch from the cookie baked into it.
These definitely won't help with that shorts goal I have, but hey, summer is still a month a way. We have plenty of time...
Go ahead and make some dessert to celebrate spring or a birthday or better yet...save the recipe and make it for your mom. This would be the ultimate party cake dessert to say thank you to your mom this coming Mother's Day.
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Recipe
Cake Batter Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies with Oreo cookies inside and a cake batter cheesecake on top with satisfy any sweet treat craving!
Ingredients
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- 1 package Oreo cookies (Birthday Cake Oreos)
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup dry funfetti cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package. Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan.
- Place the Oreo cookies on top of the batter. Cover the cookies with the rest of the brownie batter. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and cornstarch until creamy.
- Add the milk, egg, and vanilla and beat again. Slowly beat in the cake mix. Gently pour the cheesecake on top of the brownies. Bake for 45-50 minutes. It might look undone, but cheesecake always sets up after cooling. Do not over bake.
- Let cool completely. Cut into squares and top with Cool Whip and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use your favorite kind of cream filled cookie if you can't find the Birthday Cake Oreos.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
More Cheesecake Bars to help you celebrate:
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookie Bars
devon
I wonder if the new chipsahoy with birthday cake icing on them would work.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think those would work just fine. In fact it sounds pretty amazing to me 🙂 Keep me posted if you try it!!!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule
HI Jocelyn, just stopping in to let you know I've chosen your Cake Batter Brownies as one of my favorites tonight in the Project Inspire{d} party from last week! Thanks for sharing !
Nancy
Julia
Hi! You were the link before me at the Friday Flair linky party! Just wanted to swing by to say hi! These look delish! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Julia
Jenna
omg, I just bought a bag of those cake oreos and they are my guilty secret! I can't imagine what these brownies taste like...well actually I can!! Wow, what a fun party dessert! Put it in my ziplist recipe
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
Ordinary brownies just don't make the cut anymore. Not when you can have oreos and cheesecake and brownies in one!! And shorts for summer-I had that issue today! It's been in the 90's! Not exactly the best for cooking and wearing less clothing but that wont stop me from baking!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can't even make plain brownies anymore. Jazzed up crazy good brownies are the only way to go now. Forget the shorts and bring on more brownies!!!
Tonia@thegunnysack
Oh yum...those look amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Tonia!!!!
Mackenzie
These are awesomely crazy! I shared them on FB and my friend saw me that night and said, "Wow that Brew Crew makes some dangerous desserts!' Haha! Love it! 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
haha love the dessert reputation I am starting to get 🙂 Thank you for sharing them!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Girl! You sure know how to make me smile! I am LOVING all the layered goodness you've got going on here - awesome!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm so glad I could keep you smiling!!!! Layered goodness is definitely smile worthy!!!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
So many layers of yummy! Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I do love a dessert with lots of layers!!!
Kim Beaulieu
Holy cripes, I just want to shove 10 of these in my pie hole, like immediately.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I know the feeling...oh wait, that is what I did 🙂
Cathy
These look delicious!
Love your blog! Would love for you to link up on A Peek Into My Paradise T.G.I.F. Link Party on Friday!
Cathy
Kinsley @ Home | Styled
Good morning Jocelyn! This is such a great recipe idea and it's definitely a must-try! I would like to invite you to my party to link up this recipe for others to see!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
That is the best reason ever to bake brownies. These look beyond amazing. Drool!
mary.
Actually, the new Cool Whip® frostining is in tubs I've seen the ads on tv.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Ok, yes I have seen that and eaten my share of a few tubs. It is amazing stuff!!!
Alyssa Rivers
All of my favorites rolled into a delicious brownie! YUM!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Gotta love it when all your favorites join forces 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Ok so I totally love this! Such a great idea adding that oreo to the center of the cake!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
The texture of the Oreo was perfect for the fudge and cream of the rest 🙂
Tonia@thegunnysack
Oh wow! Those are super amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tonia!!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
You are an evil, evil woman 😉 I just tried on some shorts from last year ... let's just say, it's not pretty ... now you tempt me with another recipe! The brownies truly sound wonderful!
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's exactly why I just shoved my shorts deeper into the closet...it's not going to be good when I actually get brave enough to try mine on!