Frosted Brownie Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

These simple homemade brownies with ganache frosting are perfect for bake sales or for a special lunchbox treat.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time23 mins

Chill time2 hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: desserts

Servings:

Calories: 473kcal

Equipment

1 9x13 baking pan

Ingredients

Brownies

1 cup unsalted butter melted but cooled slightly
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted to remove any lumps
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted to remove any lumps
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Brownie Frosting (Ganache)

1 cup heavy cream 35%
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter slightly melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a 9” x 13” cake pan with parchment paper. Have the parchment paper lined up the sides of the pan as well as this will make the brownies easier to lift out after they’ve cooled. Spray the pan and parchment paper well with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir cocoa powder with the melted butter. Stir until smooth.
Add flour, sugar, eggs and vanilla into the butter and cocoa mixture and beat on low just until mixed. Do not overmix or the brownies will bake up dry.
Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in oven for 22 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove brownies from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before topping with ganache.
For Ganache: In a large bowl, heat heavy cream in microwave for two minutes until cream comes to a light boil. Remove bowl from microwave and immediately pour chocolate chips into the bowl. Let this sit for 5 minutes before stirring. After 5 minutes, stir until chocolate is fully melted and well mixed with cream. Add in slightly melted butter and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Cover bowl with food-safe plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Pour ganache over slightly cooled brownies and spread evenly. Wrap the cake pan of brownies with food-safe plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours (or overnight) for ganache to harden up and set.
Cut into squares and enjoy!

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