Frosted Brownies
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Frosted Brownies
Description
The Frosted Brownies recipe begins by melting butter and semi-sweet chocolate together until smooth. This mixture is combined with sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then folded with dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, espresso powder (optional), and cocoa powder. Baking in a prepared pan yields moist brownies with a tender crumb and a slightly fudgy center.
Once cooled completely, the brownies are topped with a chocolate frosting made by creaming room temperature butter with cocoa powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream. This frosting adds a creamy, rich layer that complements the dense texture of the brownies.
This recipe produces chocolate brownies suitable for cutting into bars or squares, ideal for dessert or snack, with a classic chocolate pairing from the batter and frosting. The espresso powder enhances the chocolate depth without imparting a coffee flavor.
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 cup butter , salted
- 12 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 egg large
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder , optional
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Frosting:
- ½ cup butter , room temperature
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x12 baking pan by spraying generously with non-stick spray and parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter and semi-sweet chocolate and heat in the microwave on 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, espresso powder, and cocoa powder. Mix until just combined and there are no dry spots remaining.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the butter on high speed until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, and powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high for about 1 minutes.
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix in the heavy whipping cream until you get desired consistency.
- Once the brownies are cool, add the frosting on top and smooth evenly.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 879IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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