Mel's Awesome Brownies

Moist and cakey brownies with an obviously awesome flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ⅓ cup milk
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1/3 cup cocoa. In a small saucepan, combine water and 2/3 cup of butter; bring to a boil. Allow the butter and water to cool down a bit before adding to the dry ingredients. Beat in the buttermilk and eggs last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before frosting.

Step 4

To make the frosting: In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the melted butter until light and fluffy. Spread over brownies while they are still slightly warm. Cut into squares when cool.