Classic Naked Brownie with a rich chocolate flavor, not too sweet and just the right texture. No toppings, no addins — just a great brownie!
Author:A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Yield:24 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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1 1/2cups butter
1 1/4cups cocoa powder
2 1/2cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs or 6 medium eggs
1 2/3cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325F. NOTE: temperature is lower than usually required therefore baking time is longer. Prepare 9×13” pan by spraying with cooking spray OR wiping pan with butter.
Melt butter in microwave, one minute on high or until completely melted. Pour into large mixing bowl and whisk in cocoa powder with wire whisk until smooth, about 1 minute.
Stir in sugar and salt. Add vanilla extract and check temperate of mixture with tip of finger to make sure it is cooled. If it is tepid, add about half the eggs and stir until just mixed. Add the remainder of eggs and mix again.
Shake flour over the entire surface of the brownie mixture. Stir gently with rubber spatula or large wooden spoon until just mixed.
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325F for 35 to 40 minutes. Check with toothpick at 35 minutes. Do not overbake.