Fudgy Brownie Recipe - Frosted Brownies from Scratch (2024)

FAQs

What makes a brownie more fudgy? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

Generally, our thinking was if the brownie was more fudgy and dense, no frosting is required. But when the brownie is cakey, a little frosting makes it just like eating a small piece of chocolate cake, which is never bad. Our favourite fudgy brownie is The Best Chocolate Toffee Brownies above.

Yes. You can freeze brownies with or without nuts in an airtight container for up to two months. If wrapping brownies still in the pan, ensure it is airtight and sealed before placing them in the freezer.

Frosting Considerations: Only frost your brownies once they have completely cooled. This ensures that the frosting doesn't melt into a sticky mess and allows for a clean and beautiful presentation. Most frostings include butter which will melt when spread onto hot brownies.

Achieving a fudgy brownie is all to do with the ratio of fat to flour. A fudgy brownie recipe will use more fat than flour. Generally this is achieved by adding more butter or real chocolate to your brownie recipe. A cakey brownie recipe on the other hand will call for more flour in the ratio of fat to flour.

Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact. Chewy brownies are dense (like fudgy brownies), but have a little more “bite” to them or elastic texture when you chew them.

I find frosted brownies ridiculously delicious. It's like cake, but better, and I'm pretty particular about my baked goods. Frosted brownies pairs fudgy, rich brownies with that delicious stuff typically reserved for cake and cupcakes: frosting!

Brownies don't need to be refrigerated, but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.

Cool completely before frosting. While brownies are cooling, add all the frosting ingredients to a bowl and using a handheld mixer, mix until creamy. Spread on top of cooled brownies, let set for 30 minutes or until frosting has harden.

But fear not if you're freezing leftover frosted brownies! Though they might not be as pretty as they initially were, the texture and flavor of frozen frosted brownies will still be OK. Just make sure to wrap them well and be prepared for the frosting to weep slightly.

How long can you freeze brownies with frosting? ›

Freezing Brownies

This will help protect them from air and freezer burn. If stored correctly, the brownies will remain fresh for around two months. When you're ready to eat the brownies, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw to room temperature while they are still wrapped.

Airtight Containers

Use parchment paper to layer brownies into an airtight container for best results. Tip: When storing brownies in an airtight container, add a slice of bread in with them. The moisture from the bread will help keep your brownies fresh and soft for a couple more days.

To refrigerate brownies, make sure they have cooled completely first, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store them in an airtight container. Place them in the refrigerator and they can last for up to 3-4 days. Yes.

If you've checked your cooking time and temperature but still can't get that fudgy centre, look at your recipe and compare it to other well-reviewed ones - I suspect that your brownies have too much flour in them.

While butter is the only fat used in fudgy and cakey brownies, chewy brownies benefit from the addition of canola oil (which is also why this version may remind you of the boxed mixes). The addition of brown sugar is also crucial, because it speeds gluten formation, resulting in a chewier texture.

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.