• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
COOKMORPHOSIS
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Collections
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Collections
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Me
    • Recipes
    • Collections
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Desserts

    Best Homemade Fudgy Brownies - Easy & Inexpensive

    Jan 21, 2021 · By Tu · Last updated: Jan 21, 2021 · 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

    107
    SHARES
    FacebookPinterestTwitterSubscribePrint
    Jump to Recipe

    It is safe to say this is the best fudgy brownies recipe. Although not as sophisticated as their cakes sisters, a homemade brownie can always outperform with its unique, one of a kind texture. Not to mention they're a relatively inexpensive and easy way to offer as homemade fresh-bake dessert for any occasion.

    easy fudgy brownies are hold up by a hand
    Best homemade fudgy brownies

    In the past, I never liked brownies. You'll see buy chocolate chip cookies or cheesecake, but you'll never see me buy one of these brownies ever.

    One of the reasons is I was afraid of its fudgy texture could stain my teeth. And the crumb would get in between the teeth then I'll be screwed for the day.

    Not until I decided to make these easy fudgy brownies myself. Man oh man, I'm so glad that I found the best homemade fudgy brownies recipe after so many attempts.

    I'm also super excited to share it with you guys today. Lets go right into the recipe, shall we?

    What are brownies?

    Brownies are generally chewy and fudgy, sweeter and denser than cakes. As mentioned above, brownies are relatively inexpensive (and easy to make) so they often are the best pick for any impromptu occasion.

    These fudgy brownies are prepared by incorporating eggs and air during the mixing process. This is considered the only leavener in a traditional brownie formula.

    That said, you won't find any baking powder or baking soda in this wonderful easy fudgy brownies recipe.

    • easy and fudgy brownies cut into 12 even squares

    What you need for best homemade fudgy brownies

    • Cake pan - I'm using an 8x8 in cake pan that fits perfectly for this brownies.
    • Butter - as always, unsalted butter is the top choice when it comes to baking and cooking. I also go with butter that has at least 80% fat.
      • The high fat content brings the most delicious and rich flavor profile which helps to make this the best homemade fudgy brownies recipe.
      • So pick you butter wisely thus not all butter is created equal.
    • AP flour - unbleached King Arthur flour has always been my go-to flour for baking.
    • Cocoa powder - it's not fudgy brownies without cocoa powder. Any commercial brand is fine. I used Hershey's natural unsweetened cocoa powder in this recipe.
    • Vanilla extract - I found this vanilla is exceptional aroma and good. You can opt out for this ingredient if it is not available to you.
    • Oil - I prefer grapeseed oil over EVO because it has a high smoke point and its flavor is neutral; both are ideal for baking purposes.
    • Eggs, salt, sugar - other typical ingredients easily be seen in any baking recipe
    • best fudgy brownies recipe ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla extract
    • inexpensive fudgy brownies

    How do you want your brownies be like?

    Good brownies are achieved with a proper balance of ingredients.

    • Dense and fudgy brownies - have a high percentage of butter to flour and not too many eggs are used. This is also what I used to make these best homemade fudgy brownies. These brownies are best to served with ice cream.
    • Cakelike brownies - use less butter.
    • Crumb structure that resembles a true cake - increase the amount of eggs.
    • Gooey brownies - use more sugar.
    • Light and sponge cakelike brownies - whip egg white then incorporate it back to the mixture.
    • Creamy Blueberry Basque Burnt Cheesecake (Video)
    • 1-Hour Vegan Banana Ice Cream (No Maker)
    • Homemade Moist Banana Bread
    • Simply The Easiest Blueberry Crumble Bars (No Mixer)

    How to make the best homemade fudgy brownies from scratch

    • Prep - Pre heat oven to 325F. Then lightly grease baking pan with melted butter or line with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, and cocoa powder together.
    • Melt - Combine butter, half amount of sugar, salt and grape seed oil in a small sauce pan and melt over medium low heat.
    • Whisk - Combine eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until everything combine and has a pale light color.
    • Mix - Add ⅓ amount of butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisk vigorously to temper the egg mixture and prevent it to become scrambled. Then carefully stir the tempered egg mixture back to the butter mixture.
    • Fold - Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    • Bake - Spread the batter evenly onto a baking pan. The pan will be almost half full. Bake until the center is set, approximately 20 minutes.
    • Cut - Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.

    Looking for more desserts recipes? I got you covered.

    • Chocolate yule log cake
    • Chewy chocolate chip cookie
    • Classic Italian tiramisu
    • No-bake lemon chiffon pie
    • Savory cream cheese kolaches
    • 33 creative desserts recipes
    Never miss a recipe. Subscribe!

    Best homemade fudgy brownies

    The best homemade fudgy brownies recipe, though are not sophisticated as cakes, brownies are easy to bake and relatively inexpensive to make.
    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12 squares
    Author: Tu

    Equipment

    • 8x8 inch cake pan

    Ingredients 

    • 5 oz unsalted butter
    • 1 tbsp grape seed oil or other vegetable oil
    • 1 c sugar
    • 2 medium eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract optional
    • ½ c AP flour sifted
    • ½ c unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions

    • Pre heat oven to 325F. Then lightly grease baking pan with melted butter or line with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, and cocoa powder together.
    • Combine butter, half amount of sugar, salt and grape seed oil in a small sauce pan and melt over medium low heat.
    • Combine eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until everything combine and has a pale light color.
    • Add ⅓ amount of butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisk vigorously to temper the egg mixture and prevent it to become scrambled. Then carefully stir the tempered egg mixture back to the butter mixture.
    • Gently fold the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    • Spread the batter evenly onto a baking pan. The pan will be almost half full. Bake until the center is set, approximately 20 minutes.
    • Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into 12 small squares.

    Notes

    HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR BROWNIES BE LIKE?

    Good brownies are achieved with a proper balance of ingredients.
    • Dense and fudgy brownies – have a high percentage of butter to flour and not too many eggs are used. This is also what I used to make these best homemade fudgy brownies. These brownies are best to served with ice cream.
    • Cakelike brownies – use less butter.
    • Crumb structure that resembles a true cake – increase the amount of eggs.
    • Gooey brownies – use more sugar.
    • Light and sponge cakelike brownies – whip egg white then incorporate it back to the mixture.

    SERVING & STORAGE

    Brownies usually are served at room temperature or warm.
    Baked brownies can be:
    • Stored at room temperature, tightly wrapped, for 1 day.
    • Stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Frozen for 2 to 3 months if well wrapped. 
     
     

    Did you make this recipe? If so please leave a rating and let me know how it went in the comment section. Also, don't forget to tag me #cookmorphosis @cookmorphosis on social media.

    107
    SHARES
    FacebookPinterestTwitterSubscribePrint

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tu!

    Here at Cookmorphosis, you will find well-tested recipes, from everyday meals to restaurant style dishes, that are super easy-to-follow. Read more.

    New recipes

    • 33 Creative Christmas Desserts Recipes
    • Cajun Chili Garlic Shrimp (Under 30 Minutes)
    • Super Easy Cranberry Spritzer - (Non-Alcoholic)
    • Easy And Quick Butter Board (TikTok Copy-Cat)
    • 15 Easy Vegan Eggplant Recipes You Must Try
    • Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Video)

    Homemade breads

    • Butter Parker House Rolls
    • Soft Sweetened Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls
    • Raisin Bread Pudding with Sweet Coffee Sauce - The Easiest Holiday Dessert
    • Homemade Artisan Cheese Bread - Yeasted Bread Recipe
    • Homemade Caramel Monkey Bread
    • Soft Cinnamon Raisin Bread
    • Light And Airy Homemade Ciabatta Bread
    • Homemade Moist Banana Bread

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Policy
    • Privacy
    • Terms & Conditions
    Newsletter
    • Subscribe
    • Web stories
    Overview
    • Contact
    • About

    Cookmorphosis is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites at no cost to you.

    © COPYRIGHT 2015 - 2023 COOKMORPHOSIS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.