Easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and fold gently into the egg mixture until combined.

5. 5

   Pour the chocolate mixture over the egg mixture and stir until fully combined. If using walnuts, fold them in at this stage.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet.

7. 7

   Allow to cool completely in the tin before cutting into squares.