# Cafeteria-Style Brownies

These brownies are like a cross between a brownie and a Texas sheet cake, featuring a fudgy base and a smooth, creamy frosting.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- 9x13 rimmed baking sheet or pan
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- whisk

## Tips

- Spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=2918108721866386
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/06ca1888-10cd-4565-af17-c53cfbf5c01b
- Extracted: 2026-05-28

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