Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes Double-Frosted Brownies 4.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo A little bit of effort, but well worth it! Recipe by jeanneferg Updated on July 12, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins Servings: 96 Yield: 1 -11x17 inch pan of brownies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups margarine, at room temperature 3 cups white sugar 6 eggs 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 cup chopped walnuts First frosting layer: ½ cup margarine, at room temperature 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix 3 tablespoons milk 2 cups confectioners' sugar Second frosting layer: 3 tablespoons margarine, melted ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ⅓ cup milk, or more as needed 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar 1 pinch salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x17 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups of margarine with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs, one at a time,fully incorporating each egg before adding the next. Mix in 1 cup of cocoa powder, the flour, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and the chopped walnuts, and scoop the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes; set on a rack to cool. To make the first frosting layer, beat 1/2 cup of margarine until fluffy, add the instant pudding powder and 3 tablespoons milk and mix until smooth. Gradually beat in 2 cups of confectioners' sugar. Spread the frosting on the cooled brownies and set them aside to let the frosting firm up. For the second frosting layer, mix together 3 tablespoons of melted margarine with 1/2 cup of cocoa powder; stir in 1/3 cups milk and gradually beat in 3 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar. Add more milk as necessary to make a smooth, spreadable frosting. Spread the second frosting on top of the first. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 117 Calories 5g Fat 17g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 96 Calories 117 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 94mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 14g Protein 1g Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 38mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved