Brownie Birthday Cake Bars Recipe
Brownie Birthday Cake Bars- When brownie meets cake literally! These brownies are soft and fudgy topped with a thin chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 Large eggs
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Dark Brown sugar
- ¼ cup oil neutral
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chopped (chocolate of preference)
- 4 tablespoon Unsalted melted
- 3 tablespoon Dutch cocoa powder
Chocolate Frosting
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoon butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- sprinkles
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan until hot. Place the chopped chocolate in a large heatproof mixing bowl and pour the hot melted butter over it. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients directly to the chocolate mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the brownies. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake at 325°F for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before adding the chocolate buttercream.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the buttercream becomes light, smooth, and fluffy.
Assemble the Brownie Bars
- Once the brownies have completely cooled, spread the chocolate buttercream evenly over the top using an offset spatula.
- Top with colorful sprinkles or your favorite decorations.
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into 9 equal squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 379IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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