1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin spice
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until blended, then add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking powder, and pumpkin spice. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, 1 egg, and a splash of vanilla, mixing until creamy.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, then dollop the cream cheese mixture over it, followed by the remaining brownie batter. Swirl the two together.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.