King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies Recipe

Indecisive between fudgy and cakey brownies? These incredible brownies from King Arthur Flour deliver the ultimate best of both worlds! Experience the intensely moist texture of a fudge brownie with a delightful cake-like rise. Our foolproof recipe guarantees perfectly baked brownies, a deep chocolate brown inside with a lighter crust, measuring ¾” to 1” tall. Ultra-moist but never gooey, these brownies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for the most delicious, perfectly textured brownies you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 259.8 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies

Unsalted Butter
1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Espresso Powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
All Purpose Flour
Chocolate Chips

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How to Make King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and boiling water. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

39g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies?

King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies?

King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies has approximately 259.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies?

The key ingredients for King Arthur Flour's Best Fudge Brownies are Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder, Salt, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.