Thick and chewy Easy One Bowl Cocoa Brownies with a crinkly top and a soft, fudgy centre. They make for the perfect quick and easy dessert, plus one bowl = less washing up!
Brownie cravings ❤️
You know those days when you want (or need) a brownie and you want one now? Well these one bowl brownies are the answer! Made with cocoa powder, they can be whipped up in no time at all – no electric mixer required!
One bowl not only means these brownies are easy to make, but there’s less washing up 🙌🏻 #winning
I was on a mission this week. Could you make a delicious chocolate brownie using ONLY cocoa powder? One that still has that all-important crinkly brownie top and a soft, moist centre, and plenty of flavour? Well in short, the answer is YES.
These brownies are divine. Cakey on the bottom, with a soft, fudgy middle and a traditional wrinkly brownie top. PLUS they are full of chocolate flavour despite not having any real chocolate in the batter.
They are the perfect, throw-together-at-the-last-minute dessert. Friends coming over without warning? Need a chocolate fix fast? These Easy One Bowl Cocoa Brownies are the solution.
I tried making these brownies a few different ways. Some were too flat, others too dry. I made some with oil instead of butter, but found they lacked flavour and FINALLY I made them with melted butter and boom – the ultimate cocoa brownie.
I will always be a huge fan of brownies made with real chocolate. After all, I’ve made them HERE, HERE and HERE. But these cocoa brownies are equally deliciously. Less fudgy and more cakey, but still a crowd-pleaser.
You will also love the simplicity of this recipe. One bowl means easy and fast so you can have a warm chocolate brownie on your plate sooner. Add a dollop of whipped cream or even ice-cream and you have one decadent treat.
I bet you have ALL the ingredients in your pantry to make a batch of these right now! #doit
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Easy One Bowl Cocoa Brownies with a crinkly top and a soft, cakey centre.
Ingredients
- 170 grams (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 70 grams (1/2 cup) plain flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8 inch square baking tin with baking or parchment paper, ensuring two sides overhang.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugars and gently whisk together. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring in-between, then sift in the cocoa powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour the brownie batter in the prepared tin and place in the oven. Bake brownies for approximately 30 minutes or until they no longer wobble in the middle. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
The baking time will affect the texture of the brownies. Try not too over bake them to ensure they are still gooey in the centre.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
Keywords: Chocolate, Cocoa, Brownies, Dessert
Id love to try this recipe can it be baked in a rectangular foil tray bake measuring 30cm x 20cm?
Hey Hena, you might want to double the recipe if you’re baking it in a tray that big!
These brownies are AMAZING!!! Best brownies I have ever made and SO easy!!! The only thing I would add is that I baked them in a glass baking pan with parchment,and I had to add about 10 more minutes to the bake time.
★★★★★
Yaaay! So glad you loved them Debra!
I barely over-baked these at 34 minutes. Still good but will try them again with a better eye on the clock looking for the gooey. I also might lighten up on the vanilla by a 1/2 tsp. Garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and preserved cherries. T’was a yummy holiday dessert.
So glad you enjoyed them Dede! You could definitely try under baking them next time for a softer centre – or even add a touch less flour.
Hi, the brownie looks amazing. Just wanted to ask you if but’s can be added? And how much?
Thanks!!
Hey Kelly, could you clarify what you mean?
Hey
I adapted this recipe to make it coffee and amaretto flavour and it turned out aaaamazing!! i replaced the vanilla with amaretto and added 1/2 tbsp coffee powder with the cocoa and flour….
can i suggest you post some recipes that are coffee and amaretto flavour cuz this is my fave!!
thx
Jade 😀
Hi Jade! Oh wow, that sounds amazing! Love your changes!
Very easy recipe and makes lovely brownies, I heated a serving up in the microwave and ate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, YUM.
★★★★★
Hi Christina! Thanks for the lovely review! A warm brownie with ice cream – the best! 💕
These were great and super easy!
★★★★★
So glad you enjoyed them Sarah!
These were amazing!
★★★★★
So glad to hear it Josh!
Which cocao powder did u use? Natural or Dutch?
Hi Dipika, just natural cocoa powder is fine! 🙂
This recipe is perfect! I’ll be making this again. Thank you so much for this simple but ridiculously good recipe. 👏👏👏
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Louise! So glad you enjoyed these brownies!!
Omg I am in love with one-bowl recipes since like you said in your intro, there is always an ever growing pile of dishes! I am partial to cakey brownies than fudgy ones. These look amazing!!
Thanks so much Jenny! Right? Anything to avoid more dishes! 😉
The butter should be melted then measured or measured when soft then melted ?
Hi, thanks for asking. It’s easiest if you measure your butter, then melt it. Hope that helps!
Cocoa based brownies are always one of our go-to desserts when I want something quick, easy and I don’t have a heap of ingredients at my disposal. These ones look perfect!
It is totally my new go-to recipe Kristy! I always have the ingredients in the pantry to make these!!
Oh Jess! These are too dangerously easy! I can imagine them being the perfect treat for a Friday night after a long week at work. Just add ice cream and some Friends re-runs 😉
So dangerous Amy! But SO good!
Brownies? Yes please! I always kid myself into thinking by only using cocoa in brownies that I’m being healthier….
I love how you managed still managed to get the crinkly top with only cocoa! How did you do it?
You know that is probably true calorie-wise! And aren’t crinkly topped brownies just the best?!
Yes. Less washing is one of my main goals in life. So is eating chocolate brownies. So #winning all around!
Mine too Melissa! 😉