Iced Texas Brownies

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey decadence of Iced Texas Brownies—a perfect blend of moist cake-like texture and velvety cocoa icing that melts in your mouth. These classic, crowd-pleasing treats are made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, sour cream, and all-purpose flour, delivering a bold chocolate flavor and a hint of tang. The simple stovetop icing, infused with butter, vanilla, and optional crunchy pecans, is poured over the warm brownies for a glossy finish that’s irresistibly gooey. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these quick, easy-to-make brownies are ideal for potlucks, celebrations, or a sweet weeknight treat. Serve them as is for a traditional experience, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for icing)
• 0.25 cup whole milk (for icing)
• 3.5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup of water. Stir until smooth and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and 2 lightly beaten eggs to the batter. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the brownies are baking, prepare the icing. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of whole milk. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually whisk in 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and lump-free.

Step 9

Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (if using).

Step 10

Once the brownies are out of the oven, pour the warm icing over the hot brownies. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.

Step 11

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1753.2 grams (1753.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5925

Total Fat 283.20g	363%
Saturated Fat 149.50g	748%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 942mg	314%
Sodium 2731mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 911.80g	332%
Dietary Fiber 51.20g	183%
Total Sugars 826.80g
Protein 50.00g	100%

Vitamin D 171IU	857%
Calcium 529mg	41%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 2326mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 57.0%