Cakey Brownie Recipe from Scratch

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and line a 9 X 13 pan with spray oil and parchment paper and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat the sugar, butter, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the mixture intermittently (you’ll heat the mixture until the butter melts). Remove from heat.
While the butter mixture is melting, in a medium mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a whisk, stir to combine.
Once the butter melts, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add in the eggs and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, spatula, or whisk, stir gently and incorporate the eggs until the eggs have combined with the butter/chocolate mixture.
Add a small amount of the flour mixture to the butter/chocolate mixture, stir to combine using a whisk, wooden spoon, or spatula, then add a small amount of the milk. Stirring to combine the ingredients. Repeat this process until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
Then add the chocolate chips to the batter. Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, fold them in.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean in the center.
Once done, remove from the oven and cool for 20 minutes in the pan before cutting into the brownies.