Recipe: Decadent Frosted Brownies (2024)

FAQs

How long should you wait to frost brownies? ›

Bake these in a 9-inch square pan, then cool for about 1 to 2 hours before frosting. I originally published this recipe for frosted brownies in 2014. There's nothing like indulging in a from-scratch brownie. But if you cover that brownie in creamy chocolate buttercream, you're entering another dessert dimension.

Generally, our thinking was if the brownie was more fudgy and dense, no frosting is required. But when the brownie is cakey, a little frosting makes it just like eating a small piece of chocolate cake, which is never bad. Our favourite fudgy brownie is The Best Chocolate Toffee Brownies above.

But fear not if you're freezing leftover frosted brownies! Though they might not be as pretty as they initially were, the texture and flavor of frozen frosted brownies will still be OK. Just make sure to wrap them well and be prepared for the frosting to weep slightly.

Do Brownies Need to Be Refrigerated? Brownies don't need to be refrigerated, but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.

Refrigerating your brownies may actually be your best storage method, especially if you won´t be enjoying them for a few days. To store brownies in the refrigerator, simply place them into an airtight container. You can use plastic containers with a lid or a zippered storage bag.

I find frosted brownies ridiculously delicious. It's like cake, but better, and I'm pretty particular about my baked goods. Frosted brownies pairs fudgy, rich brownies with that delicious stuff typically reserved for cake and cupcakes: frosting!

If you're worried about the heat affecting the delicious taste of your brownies, we recommend storing them in the refrigerator instead. Storing brownies in the fridge can keep them fresh for up to two weeks. For the best storage method, wrap each brownie tightly before placing it in the fridge.

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

Wrap each individual brownie in plastic wrap. To avoid freezer burn, wrap each brownie in aluminum foil. If you are planning on eating your brownies within 2 weeks, you can skip steps 2 and 3. Place your brownies in a zip lock freezer bag or airtight container.

Freezing a Whole Pan of Brownies

Additionally, while air may creep into the pan and affect the edge of the brownies over time, the center will be fully protected from drying out. The best way to freeze a pan of brownies is to line the pan with parchment paper before baking the brownies.

How to wrap brownies for freezing? ›

If you're wrapping a full tray of brownies, first remove the cooked and cooled slab of brownies from the pan, then tightly wrap in plastic wrap at least twice before wrapping in a layer of foil. Then, either place the whole thing in your freezer as is, or pop it into a large freezer bag or storage container.

Room Temperature Cooling: Allow your brownies to cool at room temperature on the wire rack for at least an additional 30-60 minutes. This gradual cooling process helps to achieve that coveted fudgy texture without becoming a gooey mess.

Though it may seem odd, a plastic knife is better than a metal one when it comes to cutting brownies because of its non-stick nature. Brownies are less likely to adhere to plastic, so you can cut through them cleanly without worrying about tearing or crumbling.

Wait until your brownies have completely cooled to room temperature. As brownies cool, they will solidify and set up, so slicing into them too early can result in brownie squares that fall apart or become a mess very quickly. Note: I don't recommend slicing baked brownies until just before you plan to serve them!

If the recipe you're using gives instructions for a specific cooling method, follow it and wait for your brownies to cool completely. If there aren't specific instructions, leave the brownies in the pan, put the pan on a rack and let them cool completely (which means a 2 to 3 hour wait).

How Long to Cool a Cake Before Icing It? Our recommendation on how long to cool a cake before icing it is to wait 2-3 hours for your cake to cool completely. Then, add a crumb coat and refrigerate the cake for up to 30 minutes. Once that is done, you'll be able to ice until your heart's content.

Cool brownies completely by letting them sit on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before adding decorations. When you're using powdered sugar, make sure to mix the sugar until it is light and soft. You shouldn't see any chunks in the sugar before you sprinkle it on your brownies.

Let your cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: Even a tiny bit of residual heat from a cupcake can melt your frosting, so be sure to give your cupcakes at least an hour to cool on this wire rack before you move on to decorating!