Homemade Brownie Recipe
These moist, chewy brownies are made from scratch, with a fudgy frosting for pure chocolate bliss.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 317
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
Fudgy Cocoa Frosting
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
- In a large pot on medium low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and add cocoa. Stir or whisk until smooth, removing most lumps by stirring against the side of the pot.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the pot and stir in. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in flour mixture and nuts if using, until just combined.
- Pour into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool.
Fudgy Cocoa Frosting
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa. Add milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, and blend until smooth.
- Spread frosting on cooled brownies. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- To freeze, individually wrap in plastic film and transfer to a zip bag. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Thaw at room temperature, or enjoy warm by microwaving for 30 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 317 | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg