Brownies with Pink Frosting (Print Version)
Fudgy chocolate squares topped with creamy pink frosting, perfect for festive occasions or sweet cravings.
# What You Need:
→ For the Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the bowl. Fold gently with spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 28-32 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
05 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until smooth and evenly pink.
06 - Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack. Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between fudgy dark chocolate and sweet creamy frosting hits every craving at once
- These look like you spent hours in the bakery but come together in under an hour
02 -
- Overbaking by even two minutes will ruin the fudgy texture so check early
- Frosting warm brownies will melt into a sticky mess so patience is mandatory
03 -
- Add chocolate chips to the batter right before baking for extra chocolate pockets
- Use beet juice instead of food coloring for a natural pink hue