The Best Fudge Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our decadent Fudge Brownies! These intensely fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownies are rich, chewy, and topped with a luscious homemade chocolate ganache. Get ready for the best brownies you'll ever taste. Perfect for baking enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 303.4 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for The Best Fudge Brownies

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How to Make The Best Fudge Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 15x10 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. While brownies cool, prepare the frosting: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ¼ cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  11. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and mix well.
  12. Stir in 2-4 tablespoons milk until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  14. Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
  15. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

129g

Fat

35g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Best Fudge Brownies?

The Best Fudge Brownies takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Best Fudge Brownies?

The Best Fudge Brownies has approximately 303.4 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Best Fudge Brownies?

The key ingredients for The Best Fudge Brownies are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Cocoa, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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