Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe
Craving chocolate? Try this Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe made with cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and eggs for an easy, ultra-fudgy dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (medium to large)
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- 8×8-inch baking pan (metal or glass)
- Parchment paper or butter for greasing
- Cooling rack (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup 65 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pan and Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper or generously butter it, making sure to get into the corners. This small step makes removing the brownies effortless later — and trust me, you’ll want clean slices.
Step 2: Whisk Butter and Sugar Until Glossy
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until the mixture looks thick and slightly glossy. This step helps create that shiny, crackly top we all love in a classic Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and keep whisking until the batter looks smooth and cohesive. You’ll notice it thickening slightly — that’s exactly what you want.
Step 4: Fold in Dry Ingredients
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together just until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be thick, dark, and irresistibly chocolatey.
Step 5: Customize Your Brownies
- If you’re adding chocolate chips, nuts, or espresso powder, now’s the time. Fold them in gently. I often add chocolate chunks because melted pockets of chocolate make this homemade Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe feel extra luxurious.
Step 6: Bake to Fudgy Perfection
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still looks slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Step 7: Cool (If You Can Wait)
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. This helps them set and makes slicing easier. Warm brownies are delicious, but cooled brownies have the ultimate fudgy texture.