Description
This Birthday Brownies recipe offers rich, fudgy brownies perfect for celebrations or any chocolate craving. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter, these brownies bake to a moist, dense texture with a deep chocolate flavor, ideal for cutting into squares and sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt if using. This ensures even distribution of ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl or directly into the dry mix, add the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is well blended.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted unsalted butter gradually into the batter, mixing until the batter is smooth and consistent in texture.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. This resting time helps them set and prevents crumbling.
Notes
- You can optionally add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- For extra fudginess, avoid overbaking; remove when a few moist crumbs remain on the toothpick.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
