Frosted Brownie Recipe
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Frosted Brownie Recipe
Description
The Frosted Brownie Recipe starts with a batter of butter melted with sugar, folded with eggs and vanilla, then combined with all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Baked in a 9x13-inch dish, the brownies have a fudgy consistency, with edges set and a slightly moist center. The accompanying frosting blends softened butter and cream cheese with cocoa powder, milk, and powdered sugar until smooth, creating a velvety topping. Spread over warm brownies, the frosting melts slightly, melding flavors.
The brownies offer a balance of rich chocolate taste with a tender, dense texture underneath a creamy, slightly tangy frosting. Baking until edges are firm and the center yields fudgy crumbs ensures the desired texture. The frosting’s use of cream cheese adds tanginess that cuts through the sweetness.
Serve these brownies sliced for dessert or snacks. They pair nicely with coffee or milk. Ensure the brownies have cooled to warm before frosting to get an even spread without melting it completely. The recipe notes advise using salted butter and full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and texture. Proper flour measuring is important to avoid dense, cakey results. The frosting can be lightened using heavy cream instead of milk if preferred.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter.
- Whisk in sugar until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until just incorporated.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
- When the brownies are finished baking, start the frosting.
- Beat together butter and cream cheese until well-combined.
- Add milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Stir in until well-combined.
- Spread frosting over warm (not hot) brownies.
Notes
- Use salted butter to enhance the overall flavor in the brownies.
- Measure all-purpose flour properly by weighing or spooning lightly into the cup to avoid dense texture.
- Full-fat cream cheese gives the frosting richer taste and smoother texture.
- Any milk can be used in frosting; heavy cream will create a fluffier result.
- Let brownies cool to warm before frosting to maintain frosting consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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