Description
Indulge in these tender, creamy brownies topped with a velvety frosting, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere filled with love and comfort.
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.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter until beautifully melted and warm.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, large eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Mix in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread the frosting on top, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize your brownies with nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie with frosting
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg