Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green gel food coloring
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and white vinegar.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Add green gel food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
11. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then stir in vanilla extract.
12. Spread frosting evenly over completely cooled brownies.
13. Chill briefly for cleaner slices, then cut and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and even texture.
Do not overmix once flour is added to keep brownies tender.
Gel food coloring provides vibrant color without thinning the batter.
Store frosted brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze unfrosted brownies for up to 3 months, then thaw and frost before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg