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Classic Frosted Brownies
45 MINUTES TO PREPARE, SERVES 12
INGREDIENTS
- Brownies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional
- Frosting:
- 2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350º F, line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then lightly grease parchment paper with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugar and mix in cocoa powder. Beat for 2-3 minutes, or until fluffy and smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add in vanilla extract and espresso granules. Add in flour and mix until just combined. Don’t over mix.
- Pour batter into lined baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
- While brownies are cooking, cream together powdered sugar, cocoa powder and butter in a medium bowl until smooth, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- Once brownies have had a chance to cool slightly, pour frosting evenly over the top. Set aside until brownies have finished cooling and frosting is set, then slice, serve and enjoy!