Swap out the store-bought for this homemade Brownie Mix that can keep for up to three months. That way, Fudge Brownies are just a few ingredients away whenever your sweet tooth strikes!
Brownie Mix
Makes about 7 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⅓ cups Dutch process cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Stir well before using.
Fudge Brownies
Makes about 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2⅓ cups Brownie Mix (see above)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
- Fudge Frosting (recipe follows)
- Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine Brownie Mix, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and pecans, stirring just until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth to edges with a spatula.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Pour Fudge Frosting over top. Garnish with pecans, if desired. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 30 minutes.
Fudge Frosting
Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ cups plus ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream, butter, cocoa, espresso powder, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in confectioners’ sugar until melted and mixture is smooth and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Use immediately.
Notes
KITCHEN TIP
If you have a kitchen thermometer, you can shoot for a doneness temperature between 180° and 190° for fudgy brownies.
If you have a kitchen thermometer, you can shoot for a doneness temperature between 180° and 190° for fudgy brownies.
