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Buttermilk Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Delicious, homemade Buttermilk Brownies with an amazing chocolate frosting are a classic that can't be beat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Bars
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 11 x 15 inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- In a medium size saucepan combine the butter, cocoa, vegetable oil and water. Turn heat to medium-high, stir constantly while it comes to a boil, remove and pour over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Pour brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-27 minutes or until brownies test done.Remove from the oven.
- Immediately make frosting by combining buttermilk, cocoa, and butter in a medium size saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat while stirring constantly. Remove and add in powdered sugar, 2 cups at a time, stirring in between additions.
- Pour frosting over bars while still warm. Let brownies cool and frosting set.
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Notes
- Cover the pan in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer each of the brownies to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to a week. You can also store in the fridge to extend the life of your buttermilk brownies with frosting.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months, allow to thaw completely before serving!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.