Alice Pike S Famous Brownies Recipe

Ingredients for Alice Pike S Famous Brownies

• 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Cocoa Powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons milk

How to Make Alice Pike S Famous Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl or food processor, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. (For gooier brownies, remove slightly earlier).
7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
8. While brownies cool, prepare the chocolate buttercream icing (recipe below).
9. Once cooled, frost the brownies with the chocolate buttercream icing, or dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
10. **Chocolate Buttercream Icing:**
11. In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
12. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
13. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 cup powdered sugar.
14. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
15. This recipe makes enough icing for two batches of brownies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.