Description
Indulge in fudgy brownies enhanced with the unique flavors of Dr. Pepper, topped with a glossy glaze for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper soda (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and Dr. Pepper soda.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan.
- Prepare the glaze by combining the remaining Dr. Pepper soda, butter, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled brownies and allow it to set before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce. Experiment with different sodas for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg