Description
Deliciously rich and moist chocolate frosted brownies featuring a fudgy cocoa base topped with a creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this classic American recipe is simple to make and sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup milk or heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air and ensure a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix as this could toughen the brownies.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs indicating perfect fudgy texture. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Prepare the Chocolate Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract, and beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more milk if needed.
- Frost the Brownies: Spread the prepared chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Let the frosting set before slicing into 24 squares to ensure neat and clean cuts.
Notes
- For a fudgier brownie, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 2-3 minutes and chill before cutting.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature; they keep well for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg