Description
Delightful brownie bars that combine fudgy goodness with celebratory cake flair, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate frosting (for topping)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Mix in the sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting and decorating with sprinkles.
- Cut into bars and serve to raving fans!
Notes
For extra moist brownie bars, try underbaking them slightly. Incorporate nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: brownies, birthday cake, dessert bars, chocolate, easy recipes