Best Brownies

Cakey on the outside and fudgy in the middle, this easy brownie recipe really is the best! Done in an hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

Step 4

Remove brownies from the oven, and make frosting. Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth.

Step 5

Frost brownies while they are still warm.