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Easy Brownie Recipe

This fudgy Easy Brownie Recipe will surely satisfy your chocolate craving and made even easier using cocoa powder and other simple ingredients.Try it now!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened (natural or Dutch-processed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup cashew nuts (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. Mix in the flour and baking powder then go on beating for another minute or two.
  7. Add half of the cashew nuts to the batter if using and mix until well distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the lined baking pan spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the other half of the cashew on top distributing them equally.
  9. 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

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% 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.