Easy Chocolate Brownie

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
Melt butter and mix with sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool before cutting into squares.

Preparation Time: Approximately 40 minutes (including cooling time)

Calories: Around 200 calories per brownie (based on a 16-piece cut).