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Preheat oven to 325F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
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Melt butter; set aside to cool.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes, or until very thick and pale yellow in color (the batter will form ribbons off the paddle if you lift it).
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Meanwhile, sift the cocoa powder and flour together into a separate bowl.
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When the egg and sugar mixture is ready, turn the mixer down to low, and add the vanilla extract and cocoa/flour mixture, beating only until just combined. With the mixer still on low, pour in the melted and cooled butter and continue beating just until combined.
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Spread the brownie mixture into the prepared dish. Place it inside a large roasting pan and add enough really hot tap water to the roasting pan to come about halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out partially clean. (The center is going to look under-baked, the dessert is supposed to be gooey.)
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Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let cool. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream!