With so much chocolate flavor in the brownies and in the frosting, you’d never guess this version is actually a healthier brownie recipe!
Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Additional Time::30 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings::16
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup white whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Best Brownies.