Best Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

Melt 1/2 cup (113g) of butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup (200g) of white sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Beat in 1/3 cup (32g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (60g) of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let the brownies cool briefly in the pan before frosting.

To make the chocolate frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons (42g) of softened butter, 1 cup (120g) of confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons (18g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon (21g) of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

Frost the brownies while they are still warm, spreading the frosting evenly over the top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 squares and serving.