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Chocolate Frosted Brownies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp milk, add more a little at a time if it's too dry
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly coat a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Add sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the flour slowly and gently stir until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overtaxing the batter.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  • All 1 cup of powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 tbsp of milk. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar and the cocoa powder. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  • If the frosting is too thick to spread, add more milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
  • Spread the frosting over the completely cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.