Ingredients
Brownie Base:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup water
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk or sour cream
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
Glossy Chocolate Fudge Glaze:
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep & Mix Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter, cocoa powder, and water together over medium heat until boiling; remove from heat.
2. Bake: In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, baking soda, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour the warm cocoa mixture into the flour mixture and stir until smooth. Pour into the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
3. Make the Glaze: While the cake bakes, combine butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil, remove from heat, and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until glossy and smooth.
4. Glaze & Cut: Pour the warm glaze over the brownies as soon as they come out of the oven. Allow them to cool completely so the glaze sets into a smooth shell, then slice into square bites.