A great balance between the fudgy brownie and the cakey brownie, this isn't overly sweet yet is decadent and rich. This is an amazingly simple brownie recipe that yields big results. I like to call this a pantry recipe, as almost everyone has these ingredients on hand at all times. YES! You, too, can bake from scratch!
- 6 ozs Butter or Margarine (1 cube plus 2 TBSP)
- ½ cup Cocoa
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Vanilla
- ¾ cup Flour
- ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans, chopped (totally optional. I usually opt not.)
Grease an 8 x 8 pan. Set oven to 325 degrees F. If I'm feeling particularly fancy, I'll butter & sugar the pan, but generally, I use a spray like Pam.
Melt the butter in a mixing bowl (I microwave it for about a minute). Stir in the cocoa and sugar.
Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring to incorporate after each one. Add salt, baking powder and vanilla. I mix it by hand with a spatula. It's not hard mixing and the batter comes together quickly.
Stir in the flour. Pour into your greased pan. Bake for about 20 – 25 minutes, or until the brownies test done with a toothpick.
Let cool, then frost with icing, if desired. I like to top them with German Chocolate frosting or with Chocolate Buttercream.
I generally cut these into 12 hearty portions, but 16 pieces would be a good size, too.
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This looks so yummy! I will definately have a go at making it
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Yum! Looks delicious
Oh my goodness, this recipe is getting bookmarked. They look delish and with peppermint frosting?…
I loved this recipe! Thanks for sharing!!
Mmmmm – this looks yummy!
MMM – can't remember if I comment or not – but this looks so yummy!
Now THAT is my kind of Brownie!!!! I'm SO making this!
these looks so rich and amazing!
Makes me hungry!! Man…that looks so yummy!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh nummy nummy! Love brownies and the name of your recipe is priceless!
Looks good – I am definitely a fudgy brownie person, so these might be a good compromise for when I have to share.
Loving the recipe title !!
Brownies, yummy!!! These sound delish.
Ooooh chocolate cake & brownies are two of my favorite things! Thanks for the recipe ♥
Yummm! I have been craving something sweet tonight and have all the ingredients on hand so I think I'll make some of these tonight! I don't have the nuts on-hand but I don't usually like nuts in my brownies anyway! Thanks for posting this!
I have these baking in the oven right now and can't wait to eat them! I used a bit less cocoa powder since I prefer a milder chocolate flavor. The batter is awesome! (Yes, I lick the spoon when I finish pouring batters into their pans…)
these look too good!