Chilli Chocolate Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate brownies are my go to when I want to impress someone with minimal fuss. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 20 minutes of prep, leaving you more time to relax before they bake. The cayenne pepper and chilli flakes add a surprising kick that makes your taste buds dance, while the dark chocolate brings that rich, antioxidant goodness we all crave. What I love most is how simple it is, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, making this an affordable treat that feels totally indulgent. Trust me, once you try the heat paired with the deep chocolate flavor, you'll be making these again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gdark chocolate
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gsalt
- 20 gbaking powder
- 5 gcayenne pepper
- 20 gchilli flakes
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 200 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 50 gchopped dark chocolate
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- 2
Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: This will help the brownies release easily from the tray.
- 3
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 5
Add the melted chocolate to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 6
Add the sugar and stir until just combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer if the mixture is too sticky.
- 7
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring until just combined after each addition.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 8
Fold in the chopped chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten in the flour.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to smooth the top of the batter.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can cause the brownies to dry out.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tray.
Tip: Cut into squares and serve.
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