Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream topping)
Equipment Needed
- Oven
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Saucepan
- Electric mixer
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get those brownies baking! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and both sugars until it’s well-combined and smooth. Then, add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, and don’t forget that lovely vanilla extract! Once your egg mixture looks beautiful and creamy, sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring gently until just combined. This is where the magic begins! (See the next page below to continue steps…)