Homemade Brownie Recipe Ingredients

Let’s bake some brownies! This recipe uses common ingredients and cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor. We’ll also be using oil instead of butter, making it a great option if you’re out. The oil creates a moist and decadent texture that pairs perfectly with the deep cocoa.

Here’s what we’ll need:

• Sugars: We’ll use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar. Granulated sugar helps create a nice crust on top, while brown sugar adds depth and chewiness.
• Cocoa Powder: This is the key ingredient for our chocolatey brownies. I recommend using a good quality, unsweetened cocoa powder for the most intense chocolate flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour: The flour provides structure for our brownies, so they don’t crumble.
• Eggs: Eggs bind everything together and add richness.
• Oil: As mentioned, we’ll be using oil instead of butter. Vegetable oil, canola oil, or even avocado oil work well here.
• Vanilla Extract: A touch of pure vanilla extract enhances all the chocolatey goodness.
• Salt: A pinch of salt balances out the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor pop.
• Chocolate Chips (Optional): Feel free to throw in your favorites – semisweet, dark, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate chips would be delicious!

How To Make Homemade Brownie Recipe

Alright, with all our ingredients prepped, let’s get our brownie baking on! This recipe comes together in just six simple steps, so even beginner bakers can create up a delicious batch.

1. First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the brownies bake evenly and get that perfect gooey center. While your oven heats up, grab an 8×8-inch baking pan. Lining the pan with parchment paper is a lifesaver – it makes removing the brownies after baking a breeze (trust me!). You can also grease the parchment paper with a little oil for extra insurance.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, grab your eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Give them a good whisk until they’re well combined and smooth. You can use a hand mixer for this if you want, but a good old-fashioned whisk works just fine too!
   
   
3. Now, add in both the granulated and brown sugar to the wet ingredients. Keep whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes lighter in color. This step incorporates air into the batter, which helps give the brownies a nice rise.
   
   
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Here’s a tip: sifting the dry ingredients helps remove any lumps and ensures everything gets evenly distributed throughout the batter.
   
   
5. Here comes the fun part – mixing the wet and dry ingredients! Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. We want to mix just until everything is combined, but be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can lead to tough brownies, so stop once there are no streaks of flour left.
   
   
6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with the spatula. Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached – that’s how you know they’re perfect! Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Tips For Perfect Brownies

Alright, let’s chat about some secrets to get the ultimate brownie. These tips will ensure your brownies turn out fudgy, moist, and irresistible every single time.

• Crack each egg into a separate small bowl before adding it to the mix. This way, if one egg happens to be a dud, you can easily replace it without ruining the entire batch.
• While a whisk works for the wet ingredients, grab a rubber spatula for the dry ones. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix! Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, making the brownies tough. A few lumps are perfectly okay – they add to that delightful fudgy texture we all love.
• Letting the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting allows them to set properly. This ensures they have that perfect gooey center and fudgy texture we all love. I know it’s tempting to dig in right away, but trust me, waiting is worth it!
• Some recipes might call for baking powder, but don’t use it in brownies. Baking powder is great for cakes that need to rise, but brownies are all about that dense, fudgy goodness. Save the baking powder for another recipe.
• For the best brownie-to-pan ratio, aim for a batter level that’s between ¾ to 1 inch high. This ensures even baking and prevents overcooked edges.
• If you’re making your own powdered sugar, grind it in small batches for a few extra minutes. This helps break down any lumps for a smoother texture. And just like with flour and cocoa powder, sift the powdered sugar before using it. This removes any larger sugar granules that could burn easily during baking.

Conclusion

There you have it. As I told you, it is easy to make. This homemade brownie recipe with cocoa powder and oil will give you the same taste as you have experienced in your childhood. So, why are you waiting? Give it a try. And let me know on Instagram or Twitter if it was worth it or not.