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The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie

Chewy, fudgy with a crunchy top - here's my recipe for what the ultimate chocolate brownie.
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 125 g unsalted butter chopped into cubes
  • 125 g dark chocolate
  • 3 eggs lightly whisked
  • ¾ c 155g caster sugar
  • ¾ c 112g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 5mL vanilla extract
  • ¾ c 107g plain flour
  • ¼ c 18g Dutch cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan forced). Grease and line a square pan with baking paper.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate and butter. Microwave in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until combined and glossy. 
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. 
  • Stir in eggs, followed by castor sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder and salt.
  • Pour batter into your prepared tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out with some wet crumbs. Don’t overcook! 
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Melt butter and chocolate over a double boiler, if you prefer.