Description
These nostalgic, soft, and chewy chocolate brownies will take you back to childhood! Topped with a crackling chocolate fudge frosting that melts in your mouth, they’re just like the classic cafeteria brownies we all loved.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder (about 80g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Chocolate chips or walnuts for mixing in or topping
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Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (Kerrygold or European-style butter preferred)
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
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Prepare the Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until fully combined.
- Line a 9×13″ pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 26-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add milk and cocoa powder, whisking constantly.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, whisking until smooth.
- If lumps form, strain the frosting through a mesh sieve.
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Assemble & Serve:
- Pour frosting over the warm brownies.
- Let cool until the frosting slightly hardens before cutting into squares for clean edges.
Notes
- Using high-quality butter enhances the flavor and texture.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for best results.
- For extra indulgence, mix in chocolate chips or top with walnuts before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg