Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and spray foil with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, add the melted butter and cocoa powder. Using the paddle attachment, blend until smooth.
- Add the flour and sugar.
- Beat together then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix just until combined. Don’t over-mix. (The batter will be thick)
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before frosting. You want the brownies still warm when you frost them!
- For the chocolate frosting, beat together all the frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Pour and spread over warm brownies.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes:
- For an even richer flavor, you can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
- Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting them to avoid them falling apart.
- You can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the brownie batter for some extra texture.