Decadent Fudgy Brownies with Frosting

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Fudgy Brownies with Frosting.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking pan to ensure your brownies come out easily.

2. Step 2

   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rich baking chocolate and creamy butter.

3. Step 3

   Pop it in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes, or until the chocolate is soft and the butter has melted.

4. Step 4

   Give it a good stir until everything is beautifully blended.

5. Step 5

   In a large mixing bowl, grab your electric mixer and beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for 2 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Once that’s nice and fluffy, lower the speed and gently mix in the melted chocolate-butter mixture.

7. Step 7

   Gradually add in the flour, mixing just until combined—remember, we want to keep it tender, so don’t overdo it! Now, fold in those delightful chopped walnuts for a little crunch.

8. Step 8

   Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

9. Step 9

   Bake in your preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs clinging to it.

10. Step 10

    Let those delicious brownies cool in the pan while you whip up the frosting.

11. Step 11

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and heavy cream, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer—this should take about 3 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 7 minutes without stirring, allowing those flavors to meld beautifully.

13. Step 13

    Once done, remove it from the heat and stir in the baking chocolate and butter until everything is melted and well combined.

14. Step 14

    Whisk in the vanilla extract for that extra touch of flavor.

15. Step 15

    Transfer your luscious frosting to the refrigerator, stirring every few minutes until it thickens up nicely, which should take about 30 minutes.

16. Step 16

    Once your brownies are completely cool, generously frost them with that rich chocolate frosting.

17. Step 17

    Cut them into 32 delightful squares, and get ready to enjoy every fudgy bite!.