Description
Warm, fudgy brownies topped with a rich, creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare the frosting by creaming the butter, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix and add milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
For best results, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg