Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a smooth, creamy pink frosting that adds sweetness and a playful pop of color. These brownies are soft in the center, deeply chocolatey, and perfect for parties, celebrations, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- Pink food coloring, a few drops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk until combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, whole milk, and pink food coloring until smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool fully before frosting for best results.
- Chill briefly before slicing to get clean edges.
- Adjust frosting thickness by adding more milk if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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