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Easy homemade chocolate brownies with cocoa served on a ceramic plate on a rustic wooden kitchen table.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Brownies

Make these easy homemade chocolate brownies with cocoa for a rich, fudgy texture and deep chocolate flavor. A simple recipe that turns out perfect every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 brownies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 204
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

  • 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inch) square baking pan
  • Parchment paper (optional, but recommended)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Remove from heat and gradually stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Next, mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking early to avoid overbaking.
  7. Let cool slightly before frosting or cutting.

Video

Notes

Chef's Tips:
  1. Use real butter, not margarine
  2. Do not overbake — brownies continue cooking while cooling
  3. Measure flour carefully (too much = dry brownies)
  4. Use eggs at room temperature
  5. Let brownies rest before cutting