Looking for a chocolate brownie recipe from scratch? I think you’ll love this one as it qualifies as an easy brownie recipe with cocoa powder. Brownies are delicious and making them should be quick to make and a stress-free. Take some time and dress your brownie to impress… this one has some homemade strawberry jam as topping that was also fun and quick to make.
Brownies bring some big smiles to my family. My husband goes right for the crispier edge pieces while I like the softer center pieces. Much like banana bread I rotate between making brownies with nuts and brownies without nuts (for this one I opted for no nuts as it has tasteful toppings).
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanila extract
- 3 eggs
- Preheat oven to 350F
- GREASE the bottom of an 8 inch baking pan with shortening or cooking spray, then lightly coated with flour.
- In a bowl, microwave semi sweet chocolate and butter for about 30 seconds. Stir until melted.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, mix well and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, vanilla and eggs one at a time until combined.
- Whisk melted chocolate and butter. Stir until well combined but do not over-mix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the brownie on a wire rack for about an hour.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. For this recipe, I used my homemade strawberry jam and a small portion of whipped cream and cherry
Jenny
Jul 29, 2016 at 3:51 amYummy. Would have never thought to put strawberry jam on a brownie but I guess it isn’t any different than a brownie sundae, just minus the ice cream. Bet it taste delicious!
Robin Rue
Jul 29, 2016 at 3:58 amI am drooling over here! I think that jam sounds absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to make this.
Alli Smith
Jul 29, 2016 at 4:45 amMay I please have one of your brownies for breakfast? Your photos are making me hungry! Your brownies look so yummy! Strawberry and chocolate go so well together.
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom)
Jul 29, 2016 at 6:48 amYour photos are gorgeous. The brownies look so delicious and now I want one!
kraushousemom
Jul 29, 2016 at 6:49 amThat is the tastiest looking brownie I’ve ever seen. I really like the thought of not getting cocoa powder all over the kitchen.
Angelic Sinova
Jul 29, 2016 at 8:28 amChocolate Brownie with Strawberry Jam Topping?! Yes please! This looks super yummy. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe out this weekend <3
Jeanette
Jul 29, 2016 at 8:39 amThat brownie looks delicious! And I’ve never thought to pair it with strawberry jam. Sounds like an interesting combo. I love easy brownie recipes!
Pam Wattenbarger
Jul 29, 2016 at 9:10 amI am a sucker for brownies. They are probably my favorite dessert. These sound really good, especially since I like chocolate covered strawberries.
Liz Mays
Jul 29, 2016 at 2:42 pmOh man, I could totally go for some of these brownies. These look so good with that jam.
Dawn McAlexander
Jul 29, 2016 at 7:29 pmI like brownies, but my husband loves them. I am betting that he would go nuts if he saw this recipe.
Nisha Manohar
Jul 29, 2016 at 11:35 pmThat is the heavenliest thing i have seen today. Being a sweet tooth , i am definitely going to try this.
Sarah
Jul 30, 2016 at 8:28 amGosh look at all that chocolate. I will have to try to make this, loving that there is a cherry on top. Your photo makes it look like I can eat it right from the computer screen!
Bella
Jul 30, 2016 at 4:43 pmThis looks to die for! I have never made brownies from scratch so I should give it a try.
Christina Aliperti
Jul 30, 2016 at 10:11 pmThat looks amazing! I swear I want to make them now but I am really trying to practice some self control lol.
Rebecca Swenor
Jul 30, 2016 at 11:51 pmThese chocolate brownies with homemade strawberry jam on top look so delicious. I am going to have to try this recipe but maybe use homemade blueberry jam on top too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Chubskulit Rose
Jul 31, 2016 at 3:42 pmMy husband and son would flip out with this treat! It looks so decadent and delicious!
Kendall
Jul 31, 2016 at 8:48 pmThis looks absolutely AMAZING!!! I need to try making this! Perfect for a summer dessert!
CourtneyLynne
Aug 1, 2016 at 11:57 amI got can we say yummy?!?! Definitely need to give your recipe a try! To delicious looking not to!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
Aug 3, 2016 at 7:52 amMy husband and my daughter are big brownie fans! They will love your recipe!
Brianna
May 14, 2017 at 2:57 pmI love the brownies!! The only thing wrong with the recipe is…where do you put the flour in? I’m glad I know when to add it because the written directions leaves it out. ? Just a heads up!!
rika agustini
May 15, 2017 at 12:03 amHey Brianna thanks so much for the tip, noticed that I put it in as an ingredient but accidentally left it out of the directions. It’s now fixed, thanks again for finding that!