THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
1 Cup.Of unsalted butter.
1/2 Cup.Of unsweetened cocoa powder.
2 Cups.Of all-purpose flour.
2 Cups.Of granulated sugar.
4 large eggs.
4 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
1/2 Tsp.Of salt.
1 and 1/2 Cups.Of chopped nuts (optional).
1/2 Cup.Of whole milk.
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/4 Cup.Of unsalted butter.
1/4 Cup.Of cocoa powder.
1/4 Cup.Of whole milk.
3 Cups.Of powdered sugar.
1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
PREPARATION:
1st Step
First, turn the oven temp up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 9-by-13-inch greased baking dish.
2nd Step
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate powder and whisk until the mixture is smooth and melted. Put it aside.
3rd Step
Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, and salt) in a large bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients with the cocoa-butter combination.
4th Step
Mix well after each addition of an egg. Add the vanilla essence and mix well. Add the nuts at this point if you’re using them.
5th Step
Add the milk gradually while continuing to mix until a smooth, pourable batter forms. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
6th Step
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few wet crumbs clinging to it. You should allow the brownies to cool fully in the dish they were baked in.
7th Step
To make the icing, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate powder and mix well. Stirring continually, add the milk, and bring to a low boil.
8th Step
Take the frosting off the stove and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract one cup at a time.
9th Step
Spread the heated frosting evenly over the cooled brownies and pour it. Cut into squares after letting the frosting set for at least 30 minutes.