Cocoa Brownies (Classic Version) - Joyofbaking.com

Recipe here: www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsqu... Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make Cocoa Brownies. I make Brownies a lot. I like how easy they are to prepare, how good they taste, and how well they store. Because of this I have quite a few Brownie recipes. In the past I've always made Brownies using either semi sweet chocolate or unsweetened chocolate. So for this Brownie recipe I decided to replace the chocolate with unsweetened cocoa powder. The result is a really fine tasting Brownie. One that is cake-like with a deep chocolate flavor yet is wonderfully moist and chewy.
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I'm watching in 2020! Boom! Mic drop!...... It is in fact (Fri 6 Mar 10:21pm) I live in a village where the damn shops close at 10pm, i am laid up at home with a cold, that hopefully doesn't turn out to be the bloody "Corona virus" and all i really want? I'll tell you what i want what i really really want? Chocolate Brownies!! but oh! the devastation when i realized i had no chocolate! Man, talk about a rock and a real hard place! In my delirium Iv been thinking crazy thoughts! like..Blondies! (which of coarse are just brownies with no chocolate!) then i found it!! "Cocoa Brownies" Genius! Bravo! Bravo! (oh ye btw, in the future, 2020! there is this crazy virus going around the world, it's some real "28 days shit!" so maybe if you could get word to someone about working on a cure for 2020?) Cheers! PS.If anybody in the comments knows ANYONE! who makes Blondies?? Report them now! we need to stand together on this people! ;-)

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+bran thanks, actually I always test the recipes in metric and convert to American even though I live in the U.S.

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Thank you! It's very difficult to find metric recipes around the web, thank you for taking care of that side of cooking! Really, thank you very much again!

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Your recipes always turn out because you give metric measurements. I am American but learned long ago that using a scale instead of cups always yields a consistent result. I wish more home cooks and KZbin videos gave us the option of using both volume and weight measurements like you. Thanks again!

[@joyofbaking]

For these brownies, I used Valrhona unsweetened cocoa powder.

[@MrJellybeanwoman]

just made them! used brown granulated sugar and no sour cream and they turned out great! thanks for the recipe

[@Cash4Fruit]

idk why she used sour cream sounds gross

[@whatisthis9180]

Cash4Fruit it a good fat for the crust and she just said it makes them lighter just like the baking powder plus it not gross

[@waynelawson1235]

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[@Ribakava]

Just used this recipe. Beautifully moist, chocolaty brownies. i skipped the sour cream, worked fine.

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[@MIrophage]

Sour Cream = Yogurt

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[@flowerchild777]

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[@joyofbaking]

Yes, you can leave out the sour cream.

[@williamthepigeon1848]

Joy of Baking really?? It won’t affect the recipe or the flavor or the consistency?

[@annieh6284]

Can I substitute the sour cream with plain yogurt?

[@zr1ar]

Annie H if you want to yes but you should leave it :)

[@redrose2905]

You saved me I don't have sour cream in kitchen

[@paulm4172]

@@redrose2905 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice/white vinegar in 1 cup (250 mL) stir and let sit for 10 min at room temp.

[@daisuckkiddie]

This recipe is ..... heaven! I am no chef and suck at baking. I have tried so many brownie recipes on youtube, none of them worked and tasted so bad; especially Laura's brownie recipe! This recipe is easy to follow and require not a lot of ingredients. It came out beautifully, moist and chewy. I gave half of my brownie for my friend's birthday gift and he loved it because it tastes like a heaven. DEFINITELY TRY THIS! IT WORKS TRUST ME! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@amandaranjithkumara1379]

I made these brownies yesterday and I can't thank you enough for this wonderful recipe. I made it as per directions and did not change a single thing. Unfortunately, I did not have any good quality chocolate powder on hand and I had to make it with Nestle cocoa powder that I was planning to throw out. To my utter shock, they came out amazingly delicious and nobody could tell it was made using poor quality cocoa powder. Next time, I am definitely going to make this with high quality dutch processed cocoa powder. To those wondering whether to use sour cream or not, I can confirm that these brownies turn out rich and delicious even if you omit the sour cream. To those thinking of making this with oil instead of butter - please DON'T. A brownie wouldn't be a brownie if it wasn't for butter. If you are like me who wants a chewy chocolatey brownie, then do yourself a flavour and add butter as directed.

[@jansinanajmal]

Amanda Ranjithkumara I don't have sour cream. is it perfect without sour cream?

[@naokihikari1833]

Amanda Ranjithkumara Thank you for the info. I couldn't find a good shop for the sour cream so I was pondering if I can omit that. Thanks again!! 😘

[@latenightcashews]

Amanda Ranjithkumara thank you for this follow up! :) i find it really helpful to hear how people have used recipes, since modifications are common. this makes me want to try this recipe next!

[@leviackerman6087]

I did it today and my god it was the best brownies I've never had in my entire life. Thank you so much for this recipe Joy of Baking!

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I’ve been using this brownie recipe since I was 14 years old and now I’m 21. I can say that it is the best recipe I’ve ever tried. Thank you!!

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[@butterflygirlie7419]

I just put a double batch of these in the oven.... The batter was exactly what I was looking for...I'll comment again once I've tasted them but from the look and feel and taste of the batter I'm going to really enjoy these...my family will too!!! Thanks so much for all your videos, I've never commented before but I've made several of your recipes and they have never failed and delivered exactly the product I'm looking for!!! You are a treasure!!!!

[@misslari24]

Just wanted to add, my husband wrote me at work to tell me these were the best brownies he'd ever had. This recipe is a keeper!

[@anitachannel2816]

love the way that you also say the amount of ingredients in grams! It is really helpful for me!

[@leosthebest6460]

I dont exactly remember how many times i have made these super amazing brownies with excellent results everytime! Lots of love for my baking teacher stephanie!💓

[@redrose2905]

Really when I decide to bake I always check her recipe so easy to me bcoz of her and she is my first teacher in baking almost 8 years now

[@joyofbaking]

Ovens can vary a lot in the temperature and yours may be running a little cool. You may want to consider a low cost oven thermometer to measure the actual temperature and compensate for the error.

[@Rayis4444]

I don't have words for how delicious these brownies are. Perfect combination of fudgy and cakey. I added walnuts on top. Perfect sweetness, deep chocolate flavour and heavenly texture. Thank you so much 💞

[@A.wong92123]

I just baked these and popped one into my mouth and oh my god. THIS is heaven. I have been baking chewy brownies with laura vitale and failed 3 times with her recipe! This is amazing. Exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you so much!

[@chiminiejimin84]

i tried laura vitale's cakey brownies and it was the first time i ever made brownies and it came out awesome :)

[@naokihikari1833]

Aizsa Wong I tried Laura too. I failed. It becomes too chocolatey than a brownie even tho I followed it to the T. Hopefully I tried this one and succeed this time. 😶

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I also failed with Laura’s recipes and I follow instructions 100%. I have never failed with Joy of Baking.

[@radalusong5318]

How many minutes till its cooked?

[@Hey9846]

I really really love watching you taste them , it looks so filled with homemadeness

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[@joyofbaking]

You can use plain yogurt or you can leave it out.

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Who is still watching in 2021?? This woman recipes are always easy to follow and very direct. She always demonstrated like a teacher. I like her and her excellent demonstrations!

[@Monika-vo5xo]

I make theses brownies every week so good 😊

[@Sara-gr4pt]

Thank you so much! I made these brownies for my family and let be just tell you they are amazing. Although I just changed one thing which was that I used 1 cup of white sugar and than 1/4 cup brown sugar that made it even more chewy. This will be my go to recipe.

[@HerHomeschoolHomestead]

I just made them. Thank you! I topped them with cream cheese frosting. I suggest these brownies for everyone. They are amazing and easy.

[@k.w.h112]

I followed your instructions exactly..my family loved them..they couldn't wait n they ate THE LOT warm..lol...thankyou...i've saved this one to my favourites!!!

[@toylerdtadsin709]

Great teacher, thoughtful and make things easy to follow. I’m a super fussy Thai chef. Love everything about your crafts

[@keshak736]

These were amazing. Definately the best brownies I have ever made :) I added bourbon vanilla bean powder, which gave an amazing flavour. They were both chewy and fudgy. The worst thing when it comes to brownies is cakey texture, which these definately didn't have. Thumbs up.

[@lehelene]

Hi Stephanie, just wanted to say a huge thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes for us all to use and also for including metric measurements!! Many American recipies don't and I spend so long entering numbers into conversion websites so THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Katyarubyrose1]

I am a certified terrible cook BUT every time I follow your recipe, the dish comes out perfect! you are my lucky charm and the reason for my success, only you! thank you so much!

[@joyofbaking]

Because the detailed recipe is on our website. There is a link directly to the recipe in the description above.

[@loverosie4929]

I made this with 1 cup of sugar and it was a bit sweet for my family HOWEVER its honestly super delish and its now my go to brownie recipe cuz the taste is absolutely heavenly no joke

[@meechsantiago9693]

You're an angel Stephanie! Thanks for sharing your recipe!😙😙

[@joyofbaking]

Could they have been under baked?

[@deetan7944]

I love you ma’am and I grew up watching your cooking videos. You are literally part of my family who teaches me all I know about kitchen 😊

[@TheBoyFromOceanBay]

I didn’t have sour cream, so used plain greek yogurt instead - delicious! These brownies had the best of both worlds: cake-y and fudge-y! The flavour and texture was almost reminiscent of chocolate cheesecake 🤤

[@smileycookie6977]

wow thanks fr tip.. i dnt have sour cream bt i do have plain greek yourget at home

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Thank you Stephanie. Thank you for taking into account people not being in the US as myself (l'm from Argentina) that use a different measurement system, like grams and centigrade degrees. I'm running to the supermarket to buy some ingredients and put your recipe to work!!

[@luckyporkbeans4504]

I just made these brownies and they’re SO GOOD. Very easy, and totally worth it! ♥️

[@acer1929]

I tried this recipe and it was a hit! Used brown sugar instead of the granulated and it worked! Thanks for the recipe!

[@saimaraashid5678]

I like your recipe it's too simple and easy to do.thank you sooooo much...😃

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my 11y/o daughter bakes stuff from cookies to 2 layered german chocolate cakes she's very talented she bakes she dances gymnastics draw and sings I'm very happy to have her

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I'm 11 I bake dance sing and I've done gymnastics for all my life 😂

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[@joyofbaking]

I always bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center still has some moist crumbs clinging to the toothpick. That gives you a more fudgy brownie. I always just mix the batter by hand, so I'm sorry, but I don't know exactly the amount of time if you use a hand mixer.

[@frsnfathima150]

These are the best brownies i have ever had..i made it twice and everyone just loved it..its so rich and dense that it instantly satisfies your chocolate craving..

[@thefatalnight]

I LOVE THAT YOU TALK IN GRAMS!! BE MY MOM

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YES!!!

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Yes!!!!

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Yes please

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[@msmilliondollar]

Thanks for making baking a little less overwhelming with your simple and easy to follow recipes that truly bring out the joy that is in baking. Stephanie this recipe came out wonderful and is going to be my go to brownie recipe for years to come! Ps. Just substituted milk in place of sour cream once and yogurt once and the brownies turned out perfect both times.

[@joyofbaking]

The chocolate brownie has a more dense and fudgy texture. Whereas the cocoa brownies is more cake like and has a chewy texture. Which is best is really a matter of personal preference.

[@Zhanchik1]

I've tried this recipe and it's great! I loved the brownies, they were so moist and chocolaty! Thank you, your recipes never fail me!😊

[@happyfoodstube]

They really are the best, yummy!

[@Lol-dv3mc]

just made it so good :) thanks

[@abidzubayer1172]

I agree

[@cindusvalley7233]

Tried this recipe yesterday. Turned out sooooo good! :) Thank you Stephanie for the amazing recipe and simple demo.

[@gwolsink325]

I enjoy the way you bake and tell clearly the difference between Fahrenheit and Celsius for me as a dutchman. Please keep up the good bakery, please

[@gwabir]

I promise I wanna go to your house and have dinner with you!!! lol!! I love you!! thank you!!!

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Your recepies all rule your the best

[@ShakiraYah]

I've been making these putting them in my cupcake pan my kids love um cause they can grab one and go no cutting required ! I love this recipe I've used all sorts of abstract to change the flavor of the chocolate these never disappoint ! Thanks Stephanie I think ur just awesome.

[@paulrumbold2436]

Hi Paul here across the pond . Clearly an American classic . Love the recipe indeed . Just made them . Thank you so much

[@evadunlop426]

Thank you for making this video I'm definitely going to attempt making this recipe.

[@auxtinazamora9950]

wellll

[@mahaammar1294]

thank very much because u r speaking very slowly and clearly

[@dinaguy9809]

You’re the best, Stephanie! Bless you! 🤩♥️

[@MrSkippylen]

I have never baked before in my life and I have followed this recipe to the letter. These brownies are delicious. Thank you for posting this .👍👍

[@rehamtaher4301]

I did this recipe and its my second time .. Yesterday was my first but i burned it haha .. So i did today and it turned super amazing omg it's so yummy im gonna stick in this recipe my hole life 3 3 thank u very much 3 3 :-)

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[@nicolaj5702]

My two little girls and I made these brownies and they were absolutely yummy.I'm definitely sticking with this brownie recipe, Thanks so much for the recipe +Joys Of Baking. :)

[@fezakhan5259]

I just made these by substituting white sugar for brown and adding coffee. It was moist, delicious and out of this world. Thank you for the recipe.

[@peterwei9575]

Baked this last night. This is the one brownie recipe I'll be keeping. Well done Stephanie !

[@rouaaimad2149]

You are the best

[@nishalatchman5504]

(Her ingredient list) Cocoa Brownies: 10 tablespoons (140 grams) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated white sugar 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch processed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream (full or reduced fat) 1/2 cup (85 grams) semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (optional) Read more: www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsquares/CocoaBrownies.html#ixzz4Y9P40z75 Follow us: @joyofbaking on Twitter | joyofbaking on Facebook

[@sonujiya6794]

very nice recipe I'm also chef ..i want cream brule, tiramisu, panacotta,breads recipes

[@sonujiya6794]

Nisha Latchman i can use yogurt also if i have no sour cream

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[@ImJustSherlocked]

yes of course.

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[@MP-rh4ih]

Thank you, Stephanie:) I like your recipe and the way you demonstrate!

[@jessicawang4100]

It's the best brownie I have never had!!!! It's easy to make and delicious. I really like your video and recipes are amazing. Thank you so much!

[@afsanerezaei822]

WOW this is the best brownie I've ever had or made!! I had to cut the sour cream but added a splash of milk instead, and the brownies turned out just perfect!! Thanks very much for the recipe :)

[@mommybokandtheachinita2561]

+AFsane Rezaei hi,still chewy with the milk? please let me know, thinking of baking this tomorrow..thank you!

[@insiahirani7992]

how much milk do u add?

[@rumahilal8657]

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[@freefallerchick858]

Afsane Rezaei how much milk?

[@BedHeadRed95]

Thanks for the comment. I dont have sour cream and I was wondering if something else would work.

[@marie42ify]

These are wonderful brownies Stephanie!. I want to make them NYE as I have quite a few kids coming over that would love them. Could I make them a couple of days in advance as I am cooking so many dishes on the day? I must tell you that your carrot cupcakes have been such a hit in the last couple of years that I actually get asked to make them for friend & family gatherings. Fail safe recipe! Thank you dear :)

[@joyofbaking]

marie Savino Yes, you can make these a couple of days in advance. I would store them in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these brownies.

[@marie42ify]

Joy of Baking Thank you :)

[@henah1270]

***** put them in a air tight container thats refrigerator safe

[@Lagartija219]

Wow. Tried this and it is GREAT!!! Many thanks for sharing. This is wonderful

[@loridennis2989]

Stephanie, I don't know how you keep your shape with all the delicious goodies you make! 🥰

[@annoommen7278]

Hi Stephanie..this is Ann from India.i tried this brownie recipe.it came very well.i love the way you teach and all your recipes are awesome.please do share some homemade icecream recipes too.Thanks :)

[@chengz4475]

Ann Oommen Hey. I'll tell you some recipe of home made Ice cream. Pop your heavy cream or all purpose cream(250ml), 1can of condensed milk, 1can of evaporated milk. all in the fridge. until cold not frozen okay? then first whip up your cream up, while whipping add the chilled condensed milk and evaporated milk. wait until it has doubled its volume. then add any flavor you like.

[@annabelfarrow8999]

I didn't make them with sour cream but they still tasted awesome 😁

[@beatricevelez1876]

had no sour cream so I used the heavy cream I had in the fridge with a few drops of lemon juice. Great

[@waynelawson1235]

@@beatricevelez1876 interesting...😀

[@nadiato2796]

Simply delicious!! I just baked them and are awesome to me they turn a little into a dark chocolate brownies but I didn't use any dark chocolate or cocoa, but still my favorite ever!!

[@jhensangrador3697]

I just made it and, ohhhh my we love it so much...It turn out so perfectly,Thanks a lot for this recipe...

[@imthechewedgumthatyoutouch5161]

What if I dont have sour cream ;(

[@allustrationsstudio2321]

2019 anyone ?

[@joyofbaking]

You could use plain yogurt or you can leave it out.

[@Neilzmom]

You are an awesome teacher!! Love the way you explain things.. Thanks 🙏

[@dianab2211]

I've made it yesterday and my family just loved it. Thank you so much 😊

[@navenmagtibay3589]

you are the best Stephanie. your recipes are really good! thank you! God bless you!

[@joyofbaking]

Thanks for letting me know about the chocolate chips not being on the mobile site. I fixed it.

[@nadiainayat5730]

i love the way you say "now our cake or our brownies are done.... i live that smile on your face... by they way perfect brownies i have ever made..

[@butterflygirlie7419]

Omg!!!!.... Just had some of the brownie....it's perfect!! So moist and fudgie and rich....so good!!! Thank you so much for this!!!!

[@joyofbaking]

You could use creme fraiche or you can leave it out.

[@anjnag6965]

I was looking for a brownie recipe using cocoa powder and I found it. Can’t wait to make it as i am pretty sure my children will love it.

[@mommycharm561]

i made this... Just waiting for it to cool down... it smells amazing! i use vegetable oil, i cooked it for 25mins at 325F, didnt put sour cream and chocolate chips... So excited to taste it!!!! thanks for the recipe!!!

[@kermit1014]

what did u used instead of sour cream. ? im planning to make it right now please help me i have no chocolate and sour cream

[@mylittleanimations6547]

+Teena: i love mj mj is life you can miss out on the sour cream

[@kermit1014]

+My Little Animations ok thanks ,

[@jocelyncheung-kim9384]

Thanks for this cocoa brownie recipe!!! My husband, friends & I love it!!

[@iqrajabeen6489]

Thanks alot...for such an amazing recipe... I made this on New Year... And it turned out great with ice-cream...😇

[@TheCeska90]

I made them yesterday, they're sooooo good!! thank you for all you're delicious recipes

[@noneofyrbusiness1]

I just finished completing this brownie recipe, (minus the chocolate chips because I didn't have any), and they are so DELICIOUS!!! They are very moist and have a rich chocolate flavor. I am happy to have found a new brownie recipe that I will make for here on out.

[@Keithmurray23]

Best recipe for pot brownies I've found. Thanks for the kitchen lesson

[@manishasonak4406]

Hi, I love to try your recipes .They are very easy and always come out very well .Thank you very much.

[@ZenaHerbert]

Thank you for your skill and time. I really enjoy your relaxed approach.

[@oksanainmar8813]

Oh, its just Amazing. Thanks for wonderful recepie. So easy to make. It was my first time to cook brownies. And my family's loved it.

[@mariod7473]

Hello JOB, I have been watching and baking a lot with your videos. I appreciate the fact that you always give the weight equivalents, it makes for finer baking. I have been stocking cocoa powder since its price is quickly going up...I am in Canada and cannabis is legal here so I use this recipe for the medicinal purposes of cannabis to reduce pain, my significant other is affected by bad arthritis, I have not tasted these but I am told they are delicious. I have tried other recipes but this one masks very well the strong taste of cannabis. I have shared this recipe with several care givers that use cannabis for medicinal purposes. You may edit or delete this comment , I will not be offended.

[@RahmaChaabouni]

I just made them and they turned out amazing! I replaced the sour cream with plain yogurt and there are just perfect! Thank you for sharing the recipe ❤️

[@mariesara8475]

Omg I'm actually going to bake this for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. BEST brownies recipe, and I've tried quite a lot to be honest

[@bothabothboth5059]

I like this women she is so simple and always trying to make it easy for us by saying" use whataver you want and this is the most simple 😋 and delicious brownies ever