Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
– Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Whisk
– 9×13-inch baking pan
– Parchment paper
– Electric mixer (optional)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Knife and cutting board
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I like to preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) so that it’s ready when I am. While the oven is heating, I melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, I move it to my mixing bowl and stir in the sugar. This is when the magic of brownie batter starts to happen! The mixture becomes smooth and glossy, and the sweet smell fills the kitchen, which I absolutely adore. Then, I whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. After that, I sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. This step ensures my brownies come out light and fluffy. I gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until it’s just combined. (See the next page below to continue steps…)