Valentine’s Day Brownies With Frosting Recipe
Delightfully fudgy Valentine’s Day brownies topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for celebrating the day of love with a homemade sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 large brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Valentine’s sprinkles, chocolate chips, or melted chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: Melt the butter and chopped unsweetened chocolate together either in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or over a double boiler until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Sugar and Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar and whisk vigorously until the mixture is glossy and well-blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract carefully without overmixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gently fold this into the wet mixture just until combined to maintain fudginess.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool Completely: Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan to ensure they set properly before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder alternately with milk, mixing until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost and Decorate: Once brownies are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Decorate with Valentine’s sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted chocolate as desired.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs blend better and help the batter emulsify smoothly.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
- Check doneness with a toothpick at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Customize the decoration with your favorite toppings for a festive touch.
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