Brownies with Pink Frosting (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate squares topped with smooth, pink frosting for a colorful, delightful finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ For the Pink Frosting
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently with spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
05 - Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack before frosting.
06 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until smooth and evenly pink.
07 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pink frosting makes everything feel like a celebration, no special occasion required
- These strike that perfect balance between dense fudgy brownie and light, creamy topping
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy—pull them when you still see moist crumbs on your toothpick
- Frosting warm brownies creates a melty mess, so patience actually matters here
03 -
- Underbake by 2 minutes if you love them extra fudgy
- Use an offset spatula for the smoothest frosting application