Best Ever Brownies with Frosting
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4.7
Best Ever Brownies with Frosting
Description
This brownie recipe uses melted chocolate combined with cocoa and espresso powder to develop a deep chocolate flavor profile. A mix of granulated and brown sugars alongside butter provides sweetness and moisture, while eggs and oil yield a sturdy yet tender crumb. Folding in chocolate chips adds bursts of melted chocolate in each bite. Baking is timed to allow a slightly under-baked, fudgy center.
The frosting enhances the experience with a butter-based cream mixed with confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to cut sweetness. It complements the brownies with a smooth topping contrasting the dense interior.
These brownies are versatile as a simple chocolate dessert or decorated with frosting for special occasions. The recipe can be doubled for larger pans, adjusting baking times accordingly to maintain the moist texture.
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips divided; 1/2 cup melted, 3/4 cup mixed into batter with flour
- 12 Tbsp. butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder optional
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar dark; packed
- 3 large egg
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
For the buttercream frosting
- 8 Tbsp. butter softened
- 3-4 cups confectioners sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non stick baking spray and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Pour this melted chocolate/butter mixture into a larger bowl and add in the cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional) and salt. Stir.
- Add in both white and brown sugars and stir again. Whisk in your eggs next, one at a time. Then whisk in vanilla extract and oil.
- Fold in the flour and chocolate chips and mix very well. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. (We like to under bake them just a tad for an ooey-gooey fudgy brownie!)
- Let the brownies cool for 15-30 minutes, if you can wait! Then make the frosting (I make these without frosting all the time too and enjoy with ice cream).
For the frosting:
- Beat softened butter, vanilla, and salt on medium speed until creamy. Add in the sugar 1 cup at a time and beat on low speed.
- Once fully incorporated, beat in the heavy cream on high speed for 2 minutes. Frost brownies once they have completely cooled. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Calories per serving without frosting are 365.
- For larger batches, double the recipe for a 9x13-inch pan, reducing baking time slightly and monitoring for doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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