These Lunchroom Ladies Brownies are a nostalgic nod to cafeteria classics—thick, cakey, and topped with a fudge frosting that forms a slightly crackly crust. Unlike dense, fudgy brownies, these have a soft crumb that perfectly supports the rich, pour-over icing. The trick? Spread the glaze while the brownies are still warm so it bonds beautifully to the base.
Lunchroom Ladies Brownies Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- Butter, melted — 1 cup
- Granulated sugar — 2 cups
- All-purpose flour — 2 cups
- Eggs — 4 large
- Unsweetened cocoa powder — ½ cup
- Vanilla extract — 4 tsp
Fudge Icing:
- Powdered sugar — 3 cups
- Softened butter — ¼ cup
- Milk (whole preferred) — ¼ cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder — ¼ cup
