King Kong Brownies

I’ve had so many different kinds of chocolate brownies over the years and these King Kong Brownies are by far the best I have ever had. These brownies are almost cake-like in nature. And the delicious chocolate frosting is to die for.

While I realize that this brownie recipe is far harder to make than those out of a box, it is well worth the extra effort. There is no comparison between this recipe and what comes out of the box.

Ingredient Substitution

The chopped walnuts in the chocolate frosting are optional for those of you with nut allergies or if you simply don’t like nuts! You could even substitute the chopped walnuts for some mini chocolate chips.

Nut Allergy Warning

This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

If you like mint-flavored desserts, you have to try my Mint Mississippi Mud Brownies. They will blow you away! Prefer peanut butter? Got you covered with my Awesome Buckeye Brownies.

Buttermilk Substitution

If you don’t have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes. Since this recipe calls for 1/2 cup you will need to adjust accordingly.

Another option is to use a cultured buttermilk blend. All you need to do is add water. I was very skeptical at first but in a pinch it works great!

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King Kong Brownies

These King Kong Brownies are simply Decadent Chocolate Brownies! The frosting on the brownies contain nuts so if you have an allergy you may want to skip them

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Prep TimePrep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 15 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Author Rodney

Servings 12

Calories 660 kcal

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Baking Dish (9 x 13)
• Bowl for Mixing

Ingredients

 

BROWNIE BATTER

• ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
• ½ Cup Canola Oil
• 1 Cup Water
• 2 Cups White Sugar
• 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ Tsp Baking Soda
• ½ Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

FROSTING

• ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• ½ Cup Buttermilk
• 3 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
• ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat Oven to 350°F.
• In a large pot, bring butter, canola oil and water to a boil. Turn heat to low.
• Add sugar, flour and cocoa and mix well. Add beaten eggs, baking soda, buttermilk and vanilla and mix well.
• Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
• While the brownies are baking, combine butter and buttermilk in a mixing bowl. Add sifted powdered sugar and beat well. Add cocoa, vanilla and optionally the chopped walnuts. Frost brownies while hot

Notes

→ If you don’t have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes.

→ This recipe may contain wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. Please take the necessary precautions.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 3gSugar: 69gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2.2mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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