Easy Brownie Recipe
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Easy Brownie Recipe
Description
This Easy Brownie Recipe combines melted butter with cocoa powder and sugar to form a chocolatey base mixed with eggs and vanilla for richness. Unsweetened cocoa powder gives a deep chocolate taste, while the sugar ensures sweetness. Flour and baking powder provide structure and a slight lift to the batter. Cashew nuts, added partially into the batter and sprinkled on top, bring a crunchy texture contrast to the finished brownies.
The batter is poured into a lined pan and baked at a moderate temperature to yield moist, tender brownies with a soft crumb and a crisp top where nuts are sprinkled. The result is a classic chocolate brownie that balances density and softness.
These brownies can be cut into squares and served as a simple dessert or snack. Optional nuts can be omitted or substituted without affecting the fundamental chocolate flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened (natural or Dutch-processed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg
- ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cashew nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or wax paper leaving an overhang on opposite sides of the pan for easier lifting or removal of the brownies once they are baked.
- Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Place butter in a big microwave-safe bowl and nuke it until it is completely melted. It took me 3 times 30 seconds on high power.
- Now add the sugar and cocoa powder to the melted butter and mix with a whisk or hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. It will be still gritty at this point. No worries.
- Stir in the salt and vanilla and then add the eggs one at a time stirring vigorously after every addition. Continue on mixing until the batter becomes smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the flour and baking powder then go on beating for another minute or two.
- Add half of the cashew nuts to the batter if using and mix until well distributed.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the other half of the cashew on top distributing them equally.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the inserted toothpick comes out almost clean. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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