# Easy Fudgy Brownies

A simple and inexpensive recipe for fudgy brownies with an easy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup plain flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp espresso
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 splash vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Whisk dry ingredients together.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla and espresso, then mix until smooth.
3. Pour into a lined 9x9 tray and bake at 175°C for 20–25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
4. For icing, mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.
5. Spread icing over hot brownies straight from the oven, let cool completely, chill until set, then slice into squares.

## Equipment

- jug
- 9x9 tray
- whisk

## Tips

- Do not put baking powder if you don't want to.
- Fully set the icing before cutting the brownies.
- Spread icing over hot brownies straight from the oven, let cool completely, chill until set, then slice into squares.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSCjrYtEd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/750e7ba2-bacb-4262-b4fb-5df9f2c40f86
- Extracted: 2026-06-26

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