Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate fudgy brownies are my go to recipe whenever I'm craving something decadent but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, you probably have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. Dark chocolate isn't just delicious; it's packed with antioxidants that make these brownies feel a little less guilty. The simple method means even beginner bakers can create bakery quality results. I love how the cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor while keeping costs down, making this dessert both impressive and budget friendly.
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Ingredients
- 200 gramsunsalted butter
- 300 gramsdark chocolate
- 200 gramsgranulated sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 100 gramsplain flour
- 60 gramscocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 2eggs
- 237 mlchopped walnuts
- 100 gramsconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Beat the eggs into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
- 6
Stir in the chopped walnuts, reserving a few for sprinkling on top.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 8
Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet.
- 9
Cool completely in the pan before dusting with confectioner's sugar and cutting into squares.
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