Easy Chocolate Brownie Recipe For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Rajan Bhatacharya

November 14, 2024

Enjoy rich, fudgy homemade chocolate brownies topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. This easy recipe promises perfectly baked brownies with a decadent layer of frosting that adds extra sweetness.

Ingredients

½ cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking powder 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp honey 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch square pan.

Step 2

Melt ½ cup butter in a large saucepan, then remove from heat. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the saucepan and stir until well-mixed.

Step 3

Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until the batter is smooth.

Step 4

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.

Step 5

While brownies cool, make the frosting by mixing softened butter, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.

Step 6

Spread the frosting on warm brownies for a glossy finish. Let cool before serving.