Description
Indulgent chocolate fudge brownies promise a rich, velvety escape into dessert paradise. Molten chocolate layers meld with silky textures, inviting you to savor each deeply satisfying, decadent bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, oil, and sugars, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform.
- Gently sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- For the ganache, heat cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, creating small bubbles around the edges of the pan.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, allowing the mixture to rest for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate completely.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate together until the ganache becomes smooth and glossy.
- Once brownies have cooled completely, spread the ganache evenly across the surface.
- Allow ganache to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Try chocolate types by using dark, milk, or even white chocolate chips for unique flavor variations.
- Replace some butter with mashed avocado or Greek yogurt to reduce fat and add moisture without compromising texture.
- For gluten-free option, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring careful mixing to maintain brownie consistency.
- Create make-ahead friendly dessert by storing brownies in airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze up to 2 months for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg