How to Make Mel's Awesome Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Come one, come all, to experience the greatness that is Mel's Awesome Brownies. If you have a love for all things chocolatey and indulgent, then this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Full of rich, fudgy goodness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these brownies are guaranteed to satisfy even the most intense sweet tooth.

Mel's Awesome Brownies are not your average, run-of-the-mill dessert. They are a decadent treat that will have you reaching for seconds, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1/3 cup cocoa. In a small saucepan, combine water and 2/3 cup of butter; bring to a boil. Allow the butter and water to cool down a bit before adding to the dry ingredients. Beat in the buttermilk and eggs last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the melted butter until light and fluffy. Spread over brownies while they are still slightly warm. Cut into squares when cool.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 134mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 70mg