Brownies Pink Frosting (Print)

Rich, fudgy chocolate bars topped with a creamy, colorful pink frosting for special occasions or treats.

# Ingredient list:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Pink Frosting

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the bowl. Fold gently with spatula until just combined.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top. Bake 28-32 minutes until toothpick inserted in center has moist crumbs.
05 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until smooth and pink.
06 - Cool brownies completely. Spread frosting evenly over top. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fudgy texture balances perfectly with the light, creamy frosting
  • They look impressive but come together in under an hour
  • The pink color makes any ordinary Tuesday feel like a celebration
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes brownies tough—fold gently and stop as soon as you don't see dry flour
  • Frosting warm brownies creates a melty mess, so patience really pays off here
  • The toothpick test should show moist crumbs, not raw batter—underbaked is better than overbaked
03 -
  • Use warm water to rinse your whisk immediately after mixing the cocoa batter
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps in your frosting

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