Classic Frosted Brownies

By mzander

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

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from thegoodolddays.club

Preparation

Step 1

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 cooling, 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!