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Fudgy Brownies with Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies topped with a light and fluffy vanilla buttercream for the perfect treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Butter
- 256 g unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
- 340 g unsalted butter (melted)
Sugars
- 415 g granulated sugar
- 400 g light brown sugar (packed)
Eggs and Espresso
- 275 g whole eggs, at room temperature (about 5 large eggs)
- 89 ml strong brewed espresso
- 10 ml vanilla extract
Flour and Salt
- 290 g all-purpose flour (about 2 cups + 2 tbsp)
- 2 g salt
Buttercream
- 280 g unsalted butter, softened
- 300 g powdered sugar
- 33 ml milk (any type)
- 11 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g salt (additional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment.
- Melt butter and chocolate; stir in sugars, eggs, espresso, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and salt; pour into pan and bake 40-45 minutes.
- Cool completely; prepare frosting by beating butter until pale, then add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
- Frost cooled brownies with buttercream and serve.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.