Description
Rich Belgian chocolate brownies offer pure indulgence from classic kitchen wisdom. Fudgy squares deliver intense cocoa pleasure with perfectly balanced sweetness, inviting chocoholics to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Baking Essentials:
- 5 ounces (140 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (125 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure coffee extract
Binding and Structural Ingredients:
- 3 large (150 grams) eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) salt
Instructions
- Position the oven rack at the center and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- Line an 8-inch (20 centimeters) square baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides. Lightly grease the foil with butter.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-resistant stainless steel bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and incorporate sugar and cocoa powder, whisking until thoroughly blended. Stir in coffee and vanilla extracts.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform batter.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, flour, and salt, ensuring no dry ingredients remain unmixed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled. These brownies can be stored in an airtight container or frozen for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Chocolate selection matters most – opt for premium semisweet or bittersweet varieties to elevate the dessert’s depth and richness.
- Precise measurements guarantee baking success, especially when working with flour and cocoa powder to maintain perfect texture.
- Egg temperature significantly impacts batter consistency – pull eggs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before mixing to reach room temperature.
- Mixing technique determines cake’s final crumb structure, so fold ingredients gently to preserve delicate air pockets.
- Cocoa powder quality directly influences the intense chocolate experience, so choose brands with deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense cake layers that lack the desired light and tender crumb.
- Sifting dry ingredients removes potential clumps and ensures smoother, more even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Ingredient freshness plays a crucial role in developing robust flavors and maintaining optimal baking performance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg