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Rich and fudgy, these Buttermilk Brownies are loaded with chocolate! Topping these decadent brownies is a frosting that tastes like fudge and makes these brownies irresistible!
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This post is sponsored by BlogHer and Dairy Good.

I love looking through new cookbooks. My spare time is often filled flipping through the pages of whatever cookbook I have just recently gotten my hands on!

Some cookbooks have more of a connection to my life than others and I find myself looking through the entire cookbook before setting it back down.

So, when I was sent a copy of The Dairy Good Cookbook: Everyday Comfort Food from America’s Dairy Farm Families, it was no different. As soon as I had the time, I sat down and flipped through it cover to cover!My dad grew up on a dairy farm, so I knew all about dairy cows from as early as I can remember.

I know about the dedication and hard work of the farming community and greatly respect the work and dedication they put into their farms.

Dairy farmers work hard every day to bring people great tasting, wholesome dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt!

The Dairy Good Cookbook

The Dairy Good Cookbook contains 113 great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes that shape a story of American dairy farmers. It really is a way of life. The cookbook includes farmer profiles of families like my own and I was instantly drawn to the Koepke family that runs a Holstein farm in Wisconsin just like my dad’s family.

Dairy farming has been in their family since John Koepke’s great-great-grandfather settled there in 1875! They work hard to treat both their animals and land with great respect, winning numerous soil conservation awards. Their goal is to provide nutritious dairy foods in a sustainable way.

Buttermilk Brownies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

I enjoyed the fact that the cookbook is set up not by category, but by a typical day on the farm and helps connect the reader to the lives of the farmer’s and the farmer’s memories of enjoying the food.

While I was flipping through the cookbook and saw many recipes that I wanted to try, these buttermilk brownies stood out to me for a couple reasons.

First of all, when I think of a glass of cold milk, brownies instantly come to mind! Secondly, the frosting reminded me of a frosting in my grandma’s cookbook, so I knew it would be good!

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I followed the easy instructions exactly, and the result was amazing. Rich, fudgy brownies that have a slight tang from the buttermilk. They really are irresistible.

You can’t tell from the pictures, because the frosting covers it, but these brownies have that crackly top that I love. And the frosting?

The frosting tastes like spreadable fudge. No kidding. It is so good. Combine the rich, fudgy brownie with a spreadable fudge frosting and you have brownies that require hiding because it will be hard to have any self-control!

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Buttermilk Brownies
 
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Serves: 20
Ingredients
For the Brownies
  • softened butter, for the pan
  • ½ C (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ C unsweetened baking cocoa powder
  • ½ C vegetable oil
  • 1 C water
  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 C granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ C buttermilk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • ½ C (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ½ C buttermilk
  • ¼ C unsweetened baking cocoa powder
  • 1 (1-pound) box powdered sugar (4¾ cups)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. For the brownies, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with softened butter; set the pan aside.
  2. Heat the butter, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool just until warm; set aside.
  3. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. Combine the granulated sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the cooled cocoa mixture.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. For the frosting, combine the butter, buttermilk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
  7. Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the sugar mixture, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed. Continue beating until smooth and creamy. Allow to cool completely.
  8. After the brownies have cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

This recipe is used with permission from The Dairy Good Cookbook and Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.

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Comments

  7. Good old Mac and Cheese….my mother-in-laws recipe that she has shared with us , It is the best I have ever had….lots and lots of wonderful cheese. Every time she comes to visit we all get together for a family diner of her mac and cheese!

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  8. My favorite dairy dish to make is lasagna. I got the recipe from a neighbor years ago & it never fails to please!

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  12. Spreadable fudge, you say?! Oh my. This is a great use for buttermilk. My 95 year old grandmother still makes me the Broken Glass Torte we used to have when I was little at Christmastime. She makes it just for me amongst a ton of other goodies for everybody else – how amazing is that?!!

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  14. My mom’s turkey meat lasagna is a recipe that we’ve enjoyed for years. When I got married, she included the recipe in a box for me to try out in my new home.

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  16. my favorite dairy dish to make is lasagna. it’s my grandma’s recipe, and i learned to make it with my mom. now my husband likes it more than HIS mom’s lasagna (shhhh!). these brownies look wonderful!

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  18. My Mom made the best Hush Puppies when I was growing up. She got the recipe from her Mom, and I also made them when I was growing up, and now make them with my daughter! We use buttermilk in my Hush Puppies, and they are so delicious!

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  22. This recipe celebrates our love for dairy and includes cows milk and cheese. We found it online and we love to have it on Sunday mornings a few times a month. These breakfast meals are meaningful to us because we enjoy a wonderful meal together and great family time. bacon and eggs casserole recipe
    Ingredients
    4 bacon strips
    18 eggs
    1 cup milk
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
    1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
    1/4 cup sliced green onions
    1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    Directions
    In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain.
    In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cheese, sour cream, onions, salt and pepper.
    Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Yield: 8-10 servings.

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  27. I love my family’s mac and cheese which showcases good cheddar. Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  31. That sounds like such a unique and fun cookbook!I’ve never seen buttermilk in brownies before, but I bet it adds some great flavor.

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  36. This recipe looks yummy. I make a cream puff cake with pudding that is requested for every birthday

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  39. Growing up, my grandma lived in Georgia and when I was little, the first recipe she taught me to make was cheesy mashed potatoes with whole milk. We make these potatoes every Christmas in honor of her. Over the years, our family has modified the recipe by adding bacon or garlic to the potatoes, but they are still as cheesy as ever!

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  41. One of our family favorite recipes is stuffed pasta shells. I got this recipe clear back in high school in a food service class and to this day the whole family still makes them.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

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  43. My grandmother always made the best cheesecake. She would only whip one up on special days, and I always looked forward to it. Now that I have children of my own, I love to make her recipe for special day now. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

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  45. My mom makes a delicious pumpkin roll that has been passed down and is now passed to me and my sisters. Our kitchen always smells like pumpkin around the holidays.

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  46. My family makes a delicious buttermilk pie every year for Thanksgiving. Non-traditional, but it’s become a tradition for us!

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  47. We live in NJ, but my husband is from Chicago – he loves it when I make deep dish Chicago style pizza at home – with extra cheese!

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  49. We always have sweet potato gratin for holiday get-together. It is a family tradition dish that has been passed down through the generations. I still remember we helped my grandmother preparing ingredients in the kitchen.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  52. A dish that has meaning for me is cauliflower au gratin. It was the first recipe I ever made by myself, and my parents loved it!

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  54. A dish that celebrates my love for dairy is my homemade potato and cheese pierogies, they are the best!

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  56. A dish I have always loved was cheese stuffed Italian shells. My mom always used cottage cheese instead of ricotta. I liked it so much, I would request it for my birthday dinner as a kid!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. My dad always made baked ziti or lasagna for large family gatherings. I have his recipe and I make these dishes too for our special occasions.

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  61. My mothers scottish tablet recipe includes cows milk & I grew up with her always making it for friends & family & now she has passed the recipe to me & I enjoy making it for my friends 🙂

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  62. I grew up in Hong Kong and one of the famous dessert is custard tart. The silky custard is made with whole milks, eggs, sugar; all baked in a buttery crust. My Aunt make this tart every year at our Christmas family gathering and I make it for my kids from time to time at home. It’s probably my favorite dessert to enjoy.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  64. A recipe that has been passed down to me in my family is ham & cheese crepes, they are just so delicious and can be frozen!
    Recipe as follows
    • 2/3 cup cold water
    • 2/3 cup plus 4 to 6 tablespoons cold milk, divided
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    •
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 8 thin slices deli ham
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
    •
    • • In a blender, combine the water, 2/3 cup of milk, flour, eggs, butter and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Add remaining milk if batter is too thick.
    • • Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 16 crepes.
    • • To use frozen crepes: Thaw 8 crepes in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Spread each with mustard; top with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up tightly.
    • • Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-14 minutes or until heated through.

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  67. We have a cream cheese pound cake recipe that has become a family standard and favorite. My dad was first to make it and I also make it on occasion. This super rich cake has a whopping 6 eggs in it and 2 full sticks of butter! As kids, my siblings and I loved this cake and now our chilren have grown to love it as well to the point that they fight over who’s going to get the last piece.
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  69. For me, a peanut butter cheesecake that I make every holiday season and bring with me on the day. All family members love it and look forward to having it every year.

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  71. My mom’s quiche recipe is fairly basic — 4 eggs, 1.5 cups milk, 1 cup swiss cheese, 1 pack of frozen spinach and a pie shell (375 for 45 min) but it’s delicious! Always reminds me of her when I make it.

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  73. My family has made cheese grits every single Christmas as long as I can remember. It’s my grandmother’s recipe and has been passed down through at least three generations.

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  74. When I was a kid, I used to help my grandma cook and bake a lot. I learned so much from her! One of her best, and my favorite, recipes was for her creamy wild rice soup. Heavy cream and milk made it so creamy and delicious!

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  76. These brownies look yummy. My family loves the fettuccine alfredo I makes that was passed down from my Mom.

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  79. My favorite would have to be my mom’s pumpkin cheesecake! She includes it at every holiday meal, and it is something everyone looks forward to.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

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  80. My favorite would have to be my mom’s pumpkin cheesecake! She includes it at every holiday meal, and it is something everyone looks forward to.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

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  85. For holidays I make a seafood lasagna that contains lots of butter, cream and milk. Everybody loves it and wants to take the leftovers home.

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  87. I have a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great.

    Combine 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes, 1/3 cup diced celery, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 3/4 cup diced cooked ham and 3 1/4 cups water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper to taste. In a separate saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in 5 tablespoons all purpose flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in 2 cups milk as not to allow lumps. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.

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  91. My dish would be lasagna with ricotta cheese. My grandma used to make this on special occasions like birthdays and holidays. Although she passed away 5 years ago, it reminds me so much of the great family celebrations we had with her when she still was alive. I still make her recipe on birthdays.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  93. A dish that has meaning for me is Cream Of Potatoe soup wih Ham. It has milk, cream, potatoes, ham and cheddar cheese in it. This recipe was passed down to me from my mother and it is a family favorite in my home.

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  98. I make lasagna several times a year It is loaded with 5 different kinds of cheeses and is oh so good

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  101. When I lived in Wisconsin, we visited the Wisconsin State Fair every year primarily for the cream puffs that were served in the dairy building. Cream puffs filled with sweetened whipped cream, and dusted with confectioner’s sugar-simply the best!

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  102. We love making Pimiento cheese dip. Every year when the family gets together someone from the family makes the dip and adds their special touch to it.

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  104. We have a meal that is called white sauce meal that we have passed down through generations.

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  105. Wow, those look so yummy!! 🙂 I love dairy in anything! but my very favorite way to have it is in a milkshake!! Any and all flavors. I just LOVE milkshakes 🙂

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  107. I love dairy in anything! but my very favorite way to have it is in a milkshake!! Any and all flavors. I just LOVE milkshakes 🙂 this is special to me because it was always a special treat that my mom would make or that we’d get when we’d go out together 🙂

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  108. My mom cooked the basics for my dad…meat and potatoes, nothing special or fancy. At some point as I got older, I became the mashed potato maker at thanksgiving. Everyone said how they liked my potatoes (perhaps in was the work involved in peeling and mashing that no one else wanted to do, or perhaps it was the addition of just the right amount of milk and butter. So, still nothing fancy and for about 40 years now, my specialty remains mashed potatoes.

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  109. I made a cherry cheese pie one year for Thanksgiving, and it got eaten up in no time, then some friends that were over drove me around town looking for an open grocery store so I could get the ingredients to make another!Since then we have one most holidays as well as taking it along to pot lucks where it’s always a hit.

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  111. We love to make cheesecake and the recipe has been passed down from my great grand mother through the generations.

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  113. I love to make Sour Cream Apple Pie I
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1 egg
    1 cup sour cream
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
    1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
    1/3 cup white sugar
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    2 tablespoons butter

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  115. For every special occasion my family requests my mini chocolate cheesecakes with cherries. I taught my daughter-in-law how to make them and now her family requests them also.

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  117. My grandmother made the best cheesecake. That recipe has been passed down to my mother and then to me.

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  119. my favorite dairy receipe that is passed down from my family is my grandma’s creamy cottage cheese

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  123. I love to make smoothies during the summer with frozen fruit, honey, yogurt, and milk. The kids love them as well!

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  124. My cajun chicken pasta is my favorite and it started with me and will definitely be handed down

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  130. I love poutine– Frenchfries with gravy and cheese curds. We are lucky if there are any cheese curds left for the fries after the kids get into them !

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  134. My wife and I like tres leches cake and we celebrate every special occasion with a slice of our favorite dessert

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  136. In 2000, my family visited Rome. It was a fantastic trip and inspired me to make gelato at home. I found the absolute best recipe for super dark chocolate gelato. I started making it every year for my daughter’s birthday party. It’s a much-anticipated tradition now.

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  138. My mother’s homemade macaroni and cheese topped with whole plum tomatoes, which now is a family favorite.

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  140. mmmmm mango lassi! The freshest of mango puree mixed with ice, cold yogurt is amazing! It reminds me of visiting the Asian Festival with my hubby.

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  142. A dish that celebrates my love for dairy is my Chicken Alfredo withe shredded cheese on top. It is a family recipe handed down for generations.

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  145. My favorite is a sour cream cheese potato casserole that my Grandmother cooked often. We still fix one every now and then.

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  147. one of my kids fav dishes is a taco dip made with cottage cheese and cream cheese , now they make it for there family

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  150. Homemade mac & cheese is one of my favorites. It’s really a comfort food for me and my kids also love it. Thanks so much.

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  152. Hi Jessica,

    This recipe looks amazing. I was hoping you could clarify instruction #2 which describes heating the butter, oil, cocoa etcc and includes 1 cup of water. When i reviewed the ingredient list, there is no water and i would assume that the fat and water will not mix well. Would you mind verifying this? I would love to bring these to a party this weekend.

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    • You use the 1 cup water as listed in the instructions. I was required to write the recipe exactly as written in the cookbook, and they didn’t include the water in the ingredient list, though it is confusing. Sorry for the confusion!

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  153. Hi Jessica, Shall I add the 1 cup water whochbis not on the list. Will something go wrong or wayery. I am going to make this for s party thus weekend. .

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