The BEST Fudgy Brownie Recipe

8m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Cube 1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter and melt it in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring between.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup (75g) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter using a sifter.
  4. 4Add 2 cups (400g) of granulated sugar to the mixture using a sifter.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder (optional).
  6. 6Whisk vigorously until well combined.
  7. 7Add 3 large room temperature eggs all together and whisk again.
  8. 8Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) of vanilla extract.
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  10. 10Whisk again until well combined.
  11. 11Chop 1 1/2 cups (270g) of semi-sweet chocolate and set aside a small amount for garnish.
  12. 12Add 1 cup (120g) of all-purpose flour and gently fold it in until combined.
  13. 13Gently fold in the chopped chocolate.
  14. 14Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  15. 15Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared pan, spread evenly and top with the reserved chocolate and flaked sea salt.
  16. 16Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, depending on desired consistency.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 226 g unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 400 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 15 ml vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate
  • 270 g semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup chocolate

Equipment

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