Easy Strawberry Brownies
A chewy, fudgy brownie dotted with juicy bursts of fresh strawberries, blending rich chocolate flavor with a fresh fruity twist. Perfect for a quick, homemade treat that impresses without complicated steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree if using.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 22 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for best texture; frozen strawberries add extra moisture and may make brownies soggy. Pat frozen strawberries dry before folding in. Room temperature eggs improve batter texture. Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Rotate pan halfway through baking to avoid hotspots. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (assuming
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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