Description
Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a velvety chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding espresso powder to the batter. Use a knife or pizza cutter for perfectly even slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert, frosting, baking