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Buttermilk Brownies

These brownies are so light and fluffy, you might eat the whole pan without realizing it!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

  • 2 Cup Flower
  • 2 Cup Sugar`
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 Stick Butter
  • ½ Cup Oil
  • 1 Cup Water
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • ½ Cup Buttermilk

Frosting

  • 1 Stick Butter
  • Cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 lb Powdered Sugar (Sifted)
  • 1 Cup Nuts (We didn't use nuts, but you can!)
  • ½ tsp Vanilla

Instructions

Making the Brownies

  • Sift together and put in large bowl, flour sugar, & baking soda.
  • Bring to a boil, butter, oil, water, & cocoa powder.
  • Turn off heat and cool for 1 minute.
  • Add to dry ingredients and mix by hand.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk.
  • Bake in greased cookie sheet with raised sides. 375° F for 20 minutes

Making the Frosting

  • Bring butter, buttermilk, cocoa powder to boil.
  • Add and mix, sifted powdered sugar, nuts (if you're using them) & vanilla.
  • Mix well and spread over brownies while still hot.