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
- Fire up your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 20x30 cm baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together until they form a ribbon when lifted from the bowl.
- 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.
- Drizzle in the vanilla extract, blending it into the batter with a few strokes.
- Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the batter, folding gently to create a marbled masterpiece.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
