Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

I absolutely loved these Texas brownies, so did my husband. They are moist and delicious! Make sure you pour the frosting on while its hot for it sets quickly once out of the pot. I had made these a few years ago and lost the recipe. I am so glad I found it! Thanks Norma!

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Claire

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Home Town: Willow Springs, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2009

I loved this recipe and so did my husband, especially with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream. I had to make a few changes because I can't find buttermilk in my town in Mexico; I used 1 cup of sour cream for the buttermilk, used 10 tbsp. of cocoa rather than 4-1/2 tbsp., used 1 cup of coffee for 1 cup of water, and added 1 large tsp. of cinnamon. I frosted with a can of frosting I had in the cupboard. They were great, very cakey and really delicious.

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Kathi Summerfield

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

MMM! this makes ALOT of brownie so if your just wanting a small portion recalculate. i was just trying to make enough for 2/4 and got so much rich chocolaty goodness i gave 3 portions away for the holidays. but it was GREAT! not a brownie but more like a heavy decadent ultra chocolate cake and the icing was awesome. of course i doubled the cocoa :) its the only way

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2008

This was great the next day. Fresh and warm, it wasn't as great. The frosting came out PERFECT and I think the brownie did too, since it was very cakey. It didn't taste very chocolatey though. It probably would've been better with some chocolate chips mixed in.

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AnnaFab

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2008

easy to make and taste great....I have made them twice in the last few weeks and they are a big hit......

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008

It was a good cake but it was definitely NOT brownies. I'm giving it three stars taking one away because it was a very good but not a totally awesome cake and another because it says its brownies and its not.

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maryanne

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

This is basically a sheet cake. It tasted good, but the recipe wasn't edited very well. The salt that is called for in the ingredients isn't mentioned in the directions and some places the recipe calls for butter and elsewhere it says margarine. I probably won't be making these again.

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Angie

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2007

Lack that chocolate flavor and quite dry, very cake-like. We prefer moist and chewey brownies. I followed this recipe to the tee, at 20 minutes, they were not done, so they needed an extra 5 minutes or so. Not sure I would try them again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2007

I made these and brought them to work for a co-worker who is from Texes, it was her birthday. Everyone raved about them! I feel bad....the brownies took the spotlight over her birthday!

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Kate

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2007

These are awesome! They are more like a cake than a brownie. Delicious!

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2007

We LOVE this recipe and no matter what you call it (texas sheet cake brownies, texas brownies or buttermilk brownies) it is all good. For the frosting, I also used buttermilk in place of the milk, which adds extra richness and a nice tangy chocolate flavor. Thank you for your recipe.

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2004

I debated between 3 and 4 stars, and went for the higher rating because the product is good. However, this is NOT a brownie. This is a very dense cake. I doubled the chocolate at other's suggestion and felt the chocolate-ness of it was perfect. I also substituted one cup of brown sugar for one of the cups of white sugar. As the other Texas Brownie (cake) suggests cinnamon, I a tsp of cinnamon to this recipe. I also used the frosting recipe from Texas Brownies I. I am very happy with the finished product but again must stress that this is not a Brownie - it is a moist dense chocolate cake.

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2003

I was very disappointed with this recipie. I have been looking for the original Texas Brownie recipie that I had & I was very happy to find this one. I made this recipe twice and neither time it turned out well. I know the last recipe I had called for instant coffee, but I used water instead, like this recipe. I found it very bland and lacking in 'chocolate' flavor. I do not recommend this recipe.

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Kathey

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2003

I have made this recipe several times. It is more of a cake than a brownie...but it is delicious and moist. I always use plain yogurt instead of the buttermilk.

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UmmOmar

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2002

I am a BIG fan of Norma's original Texas Brownie recipe. These are also wonderful. Nice cake-like brownies.

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2001

Good overall, but I was dissappointed with the frosing. I have made your recipe before and it was great. .Just remember to gradually add your cocoa , icing sugar and vanilla. It makes a big differnce in the frosting.

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