Buttermilk Brownies Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brownies; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1/3 cup hershey cocoa powder (regular-type, dry); 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water or 1 cup coffee; 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 slightly beaten eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; Frosting; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons hershey cocoa powder (regular type, dry); 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners'); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla (your preference); 1/2 1/2 cup black walnuts or 1/2 cup similar type nuts

Servings: persons

Brownies
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/3 cup hershey cocoa powder (regular-type, dry)
2 cups sugar
1 cup water or 1 cup coffee
2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Frosting
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons hershey cocoa powder (regular type, dry)
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners')
1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla (your preference)
1/2 1/2 cup black walnuts or 1/2 cup similar type nuts

1
Brownies: In saucepan combine butter, cocoa, 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water (first four ingredients).
2
Bring to boil; stirring constantly.
3
Remove from heat and set aside.
4
In large mixing bowl, blend together flour, soda and salt.
5
In small bowl combine buttermilk, eggs and vanilla; whisk lightly with a fork.
6
Pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
7
Add cocoa mixture gradually with mixer on low setting.
8
Mix until well blended (flour and buttermilk mixture will be thick and likely need to be scraped from sides of bowl to blend thoroughly).
9
Pour into greased 10 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 2 1/4 baking dish.
10
Bake at 375 deg F for 25 minutes; test with toothpick.
11
Immediately pour Frosting over brownies; spread evenly.
12
(Brownies will be very tender so spread gently.) Cool; cut into bars and serve.
13
Frosting: In saucepan, mix 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 3 tablespoons buttermilk.
14
Cook and stir till boiling (mixture will be slightly curdled); remove from heat.
15
Beat in 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
16
Fold in English walnuts.

1890

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brownies, 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 1/3 cup hershey cocoa powder (regular-type, dry), 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Brownies

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