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).
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Brownie Recipe Homemade Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanila extract
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- 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
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Jenny says
Yummy. 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 says
I am drooling over here! I think that jam sounds absolutely amazing. I can't wait to make this.
Alli Smith says
May 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) says
Your photos are gorgeous. The brownies look so delicious and now I want one!
kraushousemom says
That 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 says
Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry Jam Topping?! Yes please! This looks super yummy. I'll definitely have to try this recipe out this weekend <3
Jeanette says
That 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 says
I am a sucker for brownies. They are probably my favorite dessert. These sound really good, especially since I like chocolate covered strawberries.
Liz Mays says
Oh man, I could totally go for some of these brownies. These look so good with that jam.
Dawn McAlexander says
I like brownies, but my husband loves them. I am betting that he would go nuts if he saw this recipe.