Cake Mix Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or light greasing.

Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl with the unsalted butter. Melt together over a double boiler or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.

Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and allow it to soften at room temperature, or warm gently for a few seconds in the microwave if needed.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 eggs with sugar to taste until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.

Add the cake mix to the bowl and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.

Fold the softened cream cheese into the batter in small additions, stirring until evenly distributed throughout.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but is not wet with raw batter.

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into 4 portions and serving.