These ultra rich and chocolatey fudge brownies are made from scratch using a special method that makes them, tender, moist, dense, and extra delicious!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 32brownies
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
For the brownies
1cupChallenge Unsalted Buttermelted
2cupsgranulated sugar
4eggs
2tspvanilla
3/4cupcocoa powder(I use dark)
1cupflour
1tspsalt
1/2tspbaking powder
For the Frosting
4tbspChallenge Unsalted Buttersoftened
1/4cupcocoa powder(I used dark)
2tbsphoney
2tspvanilla
2cupspowdered sugar
3tbspmilkas needed.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Cream the butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs and combine. Stir in the vanilla.
Add cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until everything is evenly combined. Don't over mix!
Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Add the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While they are cooking, make the frosting by combining the softened butter with the cocoa powder, honey, vanilla. Mix in the powdered sugar and milk alternately until you reach the desired consistency.
Frost brownies while they are still warm. Once cooled, slice and enjoy.Optional: Once the brownies are cool, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight, then slice and serve for extra fudgy brownies!
Notes
Substitutions:
Butter — I use unsalted, but if you only have salted on hand, you can substitute that and reduce the salt by 1/4 tsp.
How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store: