A batch of brownies cut into squares on a wooden cutting board - Arx0nt/Getty Images If you ever needed proof that baking is a science, look no further than the humble brownie. Depending on ...

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?

Any brownie is a good one, but we all have the version we think is ideal. Here’s what to look for when you’re choosing a brownie recipe, whether you prefer them fudgy, cakey, or chewy. These tender, ...

Brownies have a way of being both simple and irresistible, whether you like them fudgy, cakey, or somewhere in between.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...