Ingredients
For the brownies, you’ll need the following:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until everything is just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
These brownies have a rich and indulgent taste, but they’re still relatively healthy. A single brownie has around 250 calories, 10 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein.
The sugar content is relatively high, so it’s best to enjoy these brownies in moderation. But when it comes to birthday cakes, you deserve to indulge a little bit!
These brownies are also full of antioxidants from the cocoa powder, so you can feel good about eating them. Plus, they’re sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
If you’re looking for a birthday cake that’s easy to make and sure to please, these brownies are a great choice. They’re sure to be a hit at any birthday party.