Gingerbread Ermine
A delightful chocolate brownie topped with a creamy vanilla ermine frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the cocoa mixture until just blended.
Baking
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- Once the brownies have cooled completely, frost them with the icing. Slice into squares and serve!
Notes
Let brownies cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting doesn't melt. Use quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.