Cafeteria-Style Brownies

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet or pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  3. 3Stir together 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4Add 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
  5. 5Stir in 2 cups flour.
  6. 6Mix in 4 large beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well blended.
  7. 7Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet and bake until just done, 18 to 21 minutes.
  8. 8Meanwhile whisk together 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl.
  9. 9Gradually add in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and whisk until thick and creamy.
  10. 10Let brownies cool for 10 minutes and spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.
  11. 11Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

9x13 rimmed baking sheet or panparchment paperlarge bowlwhisk

Tips

  • Spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.