Brownies with Pink Frosting (Printable)
Delicious fudgy chocolate squares with a smooth, colorful pink topping for a sweet treat.
# What You'll 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
03 - Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the butter mixture. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough brownies.
04 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
05 - Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
06 - Beat softened butter in a medium bowl 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 evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fudgy chocolate base perfectly balances the sweet creamy frosting
- These brownies turn an ordinary afternoon into something worth celebrating
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- Overbaking is the enemy, check at 25 minutes even if they look underdone
- The frosting consistency should hold its shape but still glide smoothly across the brownies
03 -
- Chill your frosted brownies for 30 minutes before cutting to get those perfectly clean edges
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for the smoothest slices