Brownies With Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, high-quality for deep chocolate flavor
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, to add slight lift
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to enhance chocolate notes
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, full-fat for richness and moisture
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, for crunch
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks, for extra melty chocolate
• 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder, to intensify chocolate depth
• Powdered sugar, for dusting after baking