Description
Rich and fudgy brownies with a dense chocolate center and a thin crackly top. A simple, reliable brownie recipe made for true chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 250 g (1½ cups) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 150 g (⅔ cup) unsalted butter
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 90 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 30 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together, using a double boiler or the microwave, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer for 1–2 minutes, until thick and glossy.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix just until combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold gently into the batter until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a firmer, fudgier texture.
Tips:
- Whisking the eggs and sugar helps create a shiny, crackly top.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding it to the eggs.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Do not overbake; the center should look just set.
- Chill before slicing for clean edges and the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: brownies, cakes
- Method: bakind
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 29