Classic Texas Sheetcake Brownies

These classic Texas sheetcake brownies are my favorite. It's the best and most delicious frosted brownie out there.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Additional Time: 5

Total Time: 1

Servings: brownies

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Michelle

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15x10x1-inch cookie sheet.
In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup butter, and 1/3 cup of cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
1 cup water, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup cocoa powder
In a medium bowl, add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, then stir. Add melted butter and cocoa mixture to dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until incorporated. Add eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and vanilla, and beat for a minute.
2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Pour into prepared pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until cake tester comes out clean.
Make frosting near the end of the baking time. In a saucepan, combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/3 cup buttermilk and turn heat to medium. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
3 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/3 cup buttermilk
Add powdered sugar and the last 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla and mix, starting on low, then beating on high until the mixture is smooth.
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
Pour still warm frosting over brownies, and gently spread into an even layer. Let brownies cool at least 2 hours, then cut into pieces.

Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container with parchment paper between layers on your counter for 2-3 days. These also freeze extremely well for 1-2 months (and are tasty straight from the freezer).
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