Dark Chocolate Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Dark Chocolate Brown Betty is my go to dessert when I want something genuinely indulgent but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for unexpected guests or when a chocolate craving strikes. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants, so I feel slightly better about loading up on this treat. The almonds add a lovely texture and richness, while the chocolate chips create those gorgeous melty pockets throughout. It's simple enough that anyone can make it, yet fancy enough to impress.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gdark brown sugar
- 4large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gplain flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 200 gdiced almonds
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 mLheavy cream
- 60 mLunsalted butter, melted
- 10 mLwater
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the melted butter and heavy cream until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 6
Stir in the diced almonds and dark chocolate chips.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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