Description
These easy chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for any occasion, they are a crowd favorite and highly customizable.
Ingredients
225g (1 cup) butter
225g (1 cup) dark chocolate
225g (1 cup) caster sugar
3 large eggs
60g (½ cup) plain flour
45g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC fan (325ºF). Line a 9×9 inch (23cm) metal baking pan with nonstick baking paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together, either over a simmering pan of water or in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar on high until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Once the chocolate and butter mixture is slightly cooled, pour it into the egg mixture. Gently fold them together using a hand whisk.
- Sift the cocoa powder and flour into the bowl and gently fold them into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. The top should be shiny and crackly, and the inside should still be soft and fudgy. Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt, chocolate chunks, or a bit of cinnamon to the batter.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, wrap brownies tightly in plastic wrap or use a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
