Mel's Awesome Brownies Recipe
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Mel's Awesome Brownies

By: PPPERRYS  
"The best brownies ever! This is a very cakey version."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 3.8 Read Reviews (10)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
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  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1/3 cup cocoa. In a small saucepan, combine water and 2/3 cup of butter; bring to a boil. Allow the butter and water to cool down a bit before adding to the dry ingredients. Beat in the buttermilk and eggs last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before frosting.
  4. To make the frosting: In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the melted butter until light and fluffy. Spread over brownies while they are still slightly warm. Cut into squares when cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 44mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by chey 
Good, easy to make but very much like chocolate cake. If you prefer a more fudge like brownie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by KHENLEY 
This is actually a delicious cake recipe I've usually seen as "Texas Cake". However, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by Valerie H. 
I have been making this cake for years. This is actually a buttermilk cake recipe as well. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2006 by blessedbyboys3 
I am really not sure why this is a recipe for brownies. It's a chocolate cake with chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by HappyHousewife 
YUM YUM!! Just like chocolate cake! You could really cut the icing recipe in half but that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by SPEARL20 
This is what I call a Texas Sheet Cake, not brownies. There are better sheet cake recipes out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by beth 
Cake-like texture, neither too sweet nor too chocolatey. My kids ate them with whipping cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by alittleless 
These were soooooooo good! I just made a couple of adjustments! Used 3/4 cup of cocoa & milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by Cookiemonster56789 
I loved this recipe, very like cake taste, but what is a 'Texas Brownie'? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Papoose's Mom 
Brownies? I agree with other reviewers- this tasted like cake. Although it was good, I would... MORE

 
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