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Frosted Brownie Recipe
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Frosted Brownie Recipe

Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 329kcal
Author I Heart Eating

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter.
  • Whisk in sugar until combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until just incorporated.
  • Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
  • When the brownies are finished baking, start the frosting.
  • Beat together butter and cream cheese until well-combined.
  • Add milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Stir in until well-combined.
  • Spread frosting over warm (not hot) brownies.

Notes

*Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.4mg