Description
Dive into nostalgia with these lunch lady brownies, a chocolate classic that whisks you back to school cafeteria memories. Rich, fudgy, and topped with a silky chocolate frosting, these brownies promise pure comfort and irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (226 grams) melted butter
Chocolate Components:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
Chocolate Components:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter and whisk with cocoa powder until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, salt, and sugar – mixing until crumbly and uniform.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly until batter becomes smooth and consistent.
- Prepare baking pan by lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, using spatula to distribute evenly and create level surface.
- Position pan in preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with toothpick test.
- While brownies are baking, craft frosting by vigorously whisking butter with milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding milk gradually if mixture appears too dense.
- Remove brownies from oven and allow initial cooling for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Gently spread prepared frosting across entire brownie surface using offset spatula.
- permit brownies to cool completely before carefully slicing into desired portions.
Notes
- Perfectly measure cocoa powder by using a spoon to scoop into the measuring cup and leveling off for accurate results.
- Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumpy brownies and ensure even chocolate distribution.
- Work quickly when adding eggs to maintain a smooth, consistent batter texture without overmixing.
- Test brownies for doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back slightly and not appear wet.
- Create ultra-rich brownies by using high-quality dark cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Customize frosting consistency by adjusting milk quantity for either thick spread or drizzle-like texture.
- Cool brownies completely to allow structural setting and prevent frosting from sliding off the surface.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum moisture retention up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg