Cake Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with margarine or non-stick spray.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the margarine completely, then remove from heat and stir in the cocoa until smooth and fully combined.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

Pour the melted margarine and cocoa mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined and no dry streaks remain.

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars and serving.