Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Best Brownies that are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Topped with a creamy cocoa frosting, these brownies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of white sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder until the batter is well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- In the meantime, prepare the frosting by beating 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Gradually add 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Once the brownies are cool, spread the frosting on top and cut into slices.
Notes
For extra richness, you can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Best Brownies, Brownie Recipe, Chocolate Dessert, Fudgy Brownies