Brownies with pink frosting (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy pink frosting, ideal for celebrations or sweet moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
→ For the Pink Frosting
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tbsp milk
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
03 - Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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 with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until smooth and evenly pink.
07 - Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fudgy texture stays moist for days unlike cakey brownies that dry out
- Pink frosting turns an ordinary Tuesday dessert into something that feels special and festive
- They come together in under an hour but taste like you spent all afternoon making them
02 -
- Overbaking by even 2 minutes transforms fudgy brownies into cakey ones so watch closely near the end
- Frosting warm brownies creates a melty mess that tastes amazing but looks less presentable
- The center should still look slightly underbaked when you remove them from the oven
03 -
- Chill the frosted brownies for 30 minutes before cutting to get clean sharp edges
- Use a hot knife wiped clean between cuts for picture perfect squares