What's the ideal texture? Cakey or fudgy? Why are some brownies -- often those from a mix -- so delectably chewy? Why do some brownies have matte brown tops while others have a shiny, crinkly crust?

If you ever needed proof that baking is a science, look no further than the humble brownie. Depending on ingredients and method, brownies can be cakey or fudgy. While I'm primarily a fudgy fan, ...

If you want to switch up your brownies, why not look at tiramisu for inspiration? Here are ways to combine tiramisu and ...

We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking. Thankfully, Food52's Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell is here, with tips and tricks to help you master the most essential desserts and the ...

As a person who would willingly make a batch of from-scratch brownies, I had to ask myself: Is a shortcut ever worth it? In my experience, homemade brownies are among the simpler baking tasks to ...

In the meantime, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt together in a bowl. Katharine’s original recipe calls for "a pinch of salt," but since everyone’s ...

Lots of butter, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, and not much flour in this brownie batter produces rich cakey squares. The mixture is made in a bowl by hand. You only need a whisk and a bit of ...

If you think you can't bake, brownies are for you. "They're one of the easiest things to make," says Jessica Gaya, owner of Corina Bakery in Tacoma, Wash. "The best way to mess them up is overbaking.

Recipes sometimes offer obscure, painstaking techniques and ingredients to get perfect results. Not here, though, not today: The secret for how to make fudgy brownies is so simple and old-school you ...