Brownies??? Of course, I love them, I could probably eat a whole box all by myself (if nobody would stop me...like my inner voice is doing right now after my third piece...oh well..) I have to confess though that this is my very first time to make them. Good thing I found this easy brownie recipe.
Brownies have been on my 'to Try` list for a long time but I never actually got on doing it. Why ever! I mean, it is not that difficult to make and the ingredients are quite simple. I guess I was just lacking inspiration or the inclination...until the other day, when I had this intense craving for brownies...ok, actually, I was initially craving for chocolates which we (intentionally for a reason) ran out of.
So I made a quick check on our food supplies and I was positive that I have all the basic ingredients (and more) to make brownies. Then I turned to Google for help to find an Easy Brownie Recipe but to my utter disappointment, all the recipes require 3 eggs or more and we are down to our last 2!!! The problem is, all stores were closed due to the holidays! Good thing I found this Fudgy Brownie Recipe from Inspired Taste which inspired me to go on even if I have only 2 eggs left. I just tweaked the ingredients a bit after reading so many different (at least 10 of them) recipes for brownies. The procedure is also a bit different because I want to have it really quick and easy!
Some of the recipes I read use chocolate bars but I opted to use cocoa powder instead. I have both on hand but using cocoa powder saved me the time of melting the chocolate bars..hehe! I learned also that there are two different types of brownies, it can be either fudgy or cakey. This one is Fudgy!
Easy Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened (natural or Dutch-processed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cashew nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or wax paper leaving an overhang on opposite sides of the pan for easier lifting or removal of the brownies once they are baked.
- Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Place butter in a big microwave-safe bowl and nuke it until it is completely melted. It took me 3 times 30 seconds on high power.
- Now add the sugar and cocoa powder to the melted butter and mix with a whisk or hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. It will be still gritty at this point. No worries.
- Stir in the salt and vanilla and then add the eggs one at a time stirring vigorously after every addition. Continue on mixing until the batter becomes smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the flour and baking powder then go on beating for another minute or two.
- Add half of the cashew nuts to the batter if using and mix until well distributed.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the other half of the cashew on top distributing them equally.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the inserted toothpick comes out almost clean. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
karish says
hi po,
need din po ba i-cool (lagay sa fridge)muna bago ilagay sa oven? thanks po
Bebs says
It is not in the instructions so no need.
Maria says
Hi! Ask ko lang po Anong butter po ang gamit sa easy Brownie Recipe.
Thanks 😊
Bebs says
I used unsalted butter.
MariaC says
Hi!
Just want to ask what kind of butter do you use for easy brownies recipe.
Thanks 😊
Bebs says
Hi Maria, I used unsalted butter.
Mariane says
Hi po., hope mabasa po nyo to., ilang grams po ang isang slice ng cookies?... Tamang tama po para s nkuha nmin course n bread and pastry...
Min says
Can I double this recipe to bake in a 9x13 pan? If so, how long should I bake it? Thanks!
Bebs says
Hi Min, yes you can. It should be fine with the same baking time or just a bit more as it will not be that much taller but wider.
Dee says
Hi, Bebs!
I haven’t got the cocoa powder in hand, how much melted choc do I use to substitute the cocoa powder?
Many thanks.
Bebs says
Hi Dee, it should be possible but a little tricky as you have to adjust other stuff as well since they differ in consistency. Here is a useful article to guide you.
Teresa says
Hi. I didn't see the baking powder in the procedure. I assumed you have to mix it with the flour, right? Thanks for all your wonderful, kitchen-tested recipes. I am trying to do them one by one. 🙂
Bebs says
Hi Teresa, it must have been deleted when I edited the texts some days ago..ooopppss. Added it back and yes, it goes in with the flour.
Erica says
I just cooked mine today and it was really awesome! I never tried to bake a cake or any brownies before, I was really scared that it’ll turn out bad.. but all I did was followed the recipes and hola! The magic brownies came out! Can’t wait to cook it for New Year’s Eve’ thanks!
indah says
I love baking.. it is my passion.. I find some of your recipe worth trying, it is superlicious, I guess.. my kidz will gonna like it.. thank you for having this blog...
Bebs says
You're welcome Indah and I hope you and your kids would like it!
Lynn Romero says
Hello Bebs, firstly, many thanks for sharing all those wonderful recipes. My first time to see your Blog and I enjoyed reading it and will try to make some tomorrow. I will try to make the brownies, however, I am used to ml or cups measurement instead of grams. Just a request, perhaps, it will be lot easier if you can use ml instead please?
I am from Canada and we have all the ingredients in our market for making all your Filipino recipes which is a blessing.
Warmest regards and more power to your column.
Bebs says
Hi Lynn, will keep this in mind int the future.
Ana says
Is this fudgy? I tried baking brownies many times but not satisfied with the outcome 🙁
I will try this and I will let you know!
Thanks for sharing!
Bebs says
Hi Ana, yes it is fudgy, but if you like it really fudgy then try adding water in a oven-proof bowl and place it on the rack below, this makes it moist. Others also underbake their brownies a bit so it stays fudgy inside.