Celebration Brownies
Rich, chocolatey brownies topped with creamy buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) Melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for topping) Use colorful sprinkles for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until combined, then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
Buttercream Preparation
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
Assembly
- Once the brownies are cooled, spread the buttercream evenly over the top.
- Top with sprinkles for a festive touch. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Make sure to cool the brownies completely before adding the buttercream to prevent it from melting. Use colorful sprinkles to make them look extra festive. Cut the brownies into small squares for easy serving.