Ultimate Chocolate Brownies

Yields: Approximately 12 servings

Prepare yourself for the ultimate chocolate experience with these brownies, where every bite is a dive into deep, chocolatey richness, perfectly balanced with a tender crumb.

Ingredients

Chocolate Base:

• 150 grams of dark chocolate, broken into pieces
• 100 grams of unsalted butter
• 150 grams of brown sugar, for a caramel hint
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, for a fragrant touch
• 75 grams of all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons (30 grams) of cocoa powder, for a deep chocolate flavor
• A pinch of salt, to elevate the chocolate
• Chocolate flakes or chips for an extra chocolate burst

Instructions

1. Fire up your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 20×30 cm baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface.
2. Combine the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl, perched over a simmering water bath, stirring until they melt into each other, glossy and inviting.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together until they form a ribbon when lifted from the bowl.
4. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, adding a pinch of salt, and fold into the egg mixture with care, avoiding over-mixing to keep the brownies tender.
5. Drizzle in the vanilla extract, blending it into the batter with a few strokes.
6. Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the batter, folding gently to create a marbled masterpiece.
7. Transfer this rich, thick batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Scatter the chocolate flakes over the top like stars in a chocolate sky.
8. Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The secret to fudgy brownies is to pull them out while the center is just set but still a bit gooey.
9. Once baked, resist the temptation and let them cool completely in the pan; this patience will reward you with perfect slices.

Serve these ultimate chocolate brownies at any gathering, or keep them all to yourself—we won’t tell! Each square is a celebration of chocolate, with a texture that’s perfectly balanced between cakey and fudgy. Enjoy this chocolatey indulgence!