Brownies with Pink Frosting (Print Version)

Rich chocolate brownie squares topped with creamy, vibrant pink frosting for an indulgent treat.

# What You Need:

→ For the Brownies

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ For the Pink Frosting

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2-3 drops red food coloring

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
03 - Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
05 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy and smooth, adding more milk if needed for spreading consistency.
07 - Add food coloring one drop at a time, mixing until a soft pink hue is achieved.
08 - Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fudgy brownie base strikes that perfect balance between cakey and dense
  • That pink frosting makes everything feel like a celebration, even on a Tuesday
  • They come together faster than you can preheat the oven
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough brownies so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The toothpick test is crucial here a few moist crumbs mean fudgy perfection clean means overdone
  • Frosting goes on so much easier when the brownies have fully cooled so do not rush this step
03 -
  • Underbaking by just two minutes makes them even fudgier if that is your preference
  • Use an offset spatula for the smoothest frosting application

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