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Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie

Published: Mar 19, 2012 · Modified: May 29, 2020 by Lizet Flores de Bowen

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Nothing like homemade brownies. Chewy, gooey, thick and top with a layer of creamy chocolate icing.

And do you know what? These brownies can be mixed in one single bowl! Not only that, but they are very cheap to make too. The ingredients are very simple, maybe you have all of them in your pantry.

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie ingredients

There are two ingredients for which this brownie recipe is my favorite. It uses oil instead of butter (something I can´t always find at the store). Two, it uses cocoa powder (something I can have in my cupboard for months without going bad, and much cheaper than chocolate bars!)

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie batter

How to make moist brownies? The secret is in the baking. Most of the recipes you find, say to preheat the oven. When I've done that, the edges and the bottom burned and the rest is far from being cooked ☹. I have a gas oven, and it is very difficult to control the temperature. What I have learned to do during all these years of making brownies, is to put the baking tray in the oven and then turn it on. The brownie bakes slowly. The edges come out crispy, but not burned; and the center comes out moist, gooey and just perfect.

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie in a pan

If that is not amazing already, we´re spreading it with a thick creamy chocolate icing layer! This is what dreams are made of 😉

This recipe is very versatile. You can serve it without the icing. Or add small marshmallows, maybe a little bit of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, and / or chopped nuts to the batter.

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie

Are you new to baking? This recipe is very simple and just perfect to be the first recipe you bake. Just read the instructions about 3 times, gather all your ingredients and start mixing.
The day gets brighter when the house smells like homemade brownies 🙂

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Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie
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5 from 5 votes

Homemade Chewy Gooey Cocoa Brownie

Thick, chewy and gooey. These brownies are the perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil (236ml)
  • 2 cups sugar (400g)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder (78.67g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Icing:

  • 6 tablespoons butter softened (85g)
  • 6 tablespoons Hershey’s cocoa (44.25g)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cup confectioners’ sugar (250g)
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • In a big bowl mix together sugar, vanilla, oil, eggs. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
  • Spread into a greased 8x11.5x2 2 inch pan or 200x290x50 centimeter pan. Turn on the oven to 176°C/350°F and bake for 40 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Cool completely in pan before spreading the icing.
  • For the icing: add all the ingredients to a bowl and beat until thick and creamy. Spread over cool brownies.

Notes

Keep in the fridge for 6 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal

If you like this brownie recipe, check out my Dulce de leche cheesecake brownie recipe!

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie

Homemade chewy gooey cocoa brownie

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  1. Adrianne

    May 27, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Oh wow, I am so drooling over here, right now!! I love that these have icing on them. Can't wait to give them a go, thanks for sharing a great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      May 27, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Yeah! icing on everything! 😉

      Reply
  2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    May 26, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I love the idea of whipping up brownies from the cupboard that look so yummy and moist.

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      May 26, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      Yes, cheap and delicious!

      Reply
  3. Laura

    May 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    OK, the texture of these brownies is an absolute yum. I just can't wait to have a dozen of these (at least) on my table and as soon as possible!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      May 26, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      I hope you like it!

      Reply
  4. Ramona

    May 25, 2019 at 8:00 am

    What a mouthwatering brownie this is! I cannot stop looking at these moist beautiful looking treat. Wow, I would like some right now. Yummm

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      May 25, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I hope you give it a try, Ramona!

      Reply
  5. Brian Jones

    May 25, 2019 at 6:53 am

    That's an interesting cooking technique and one I have not come across in baking... In all fairness I don't bake often. These look fantastic, so moist.

    Reply
  6. Gabi

    February 24, 2018 at 1:40 am

    Lizet we loved this brownie! Great butterfree option for lactose intolerance. Did just 1 cup sugar (and also added some instant coffee- because you mostly can't go wrong with coffee). Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      February 26, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Gabi for stopping by! I´m so glad you liked the recipe. Next time I´ll be trying it with less sugar and that hint of coffee. Yes, you can never go wrong with coffee!

      Reply

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