Orange Chocolate Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These brownies are my favorite way to brighten up a classic treat with vibrant citrus. The combination of rich chocolate and fresh orange zest creates something really special that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. I love that cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants, so you're getting a little extra goodness in every fudgy bite. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an affordable and quick dessert for unexpected guests or a simple weeknight craving.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 400 gsugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsporange zest(grated)
- 60 mlorange juice(fresh)
- 2large eggs
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 400 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 6 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 120 gorange marmalade(melted)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x28cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Don't skip this step to ensure your brownies are light and fluffy.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixer do its magic.
- 4
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Add the cocoa powder and whisk until well combined.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for a smooth mixture.
- 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or your brownies will be tough.
- 8
Pour in the melted chocolate and stir until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for a smooth mixture.
- 9
Pour in the orange marmalade and stir until well combined.
Tip: Don't worry if the mixture looks a bit lumpy – it will come together in the oven.
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