Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Optional Walnuts
Rich chocolate brownies with a tender fudgy centre and optional crunchy nuts.
These chocolate brownies use melted dark chocolate and butter for a rich, dense crumb. The source includes baking powder, which makes the brownies more cake-like; this version uses only a small amount to keep the texture between fudgy and soft. Mix the flour in gently and take the pan out when a tester shows moist crumbs rather than a clean, dry centre. Brownies continue setting as they cool, so wait before cutting for neat squares. Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 20 cm square pan with parchment. Melt chocolate and butter together gently; cool 5 minutes. Whisk eggs and sugar until glossy, then whisk in vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Fold into wet mixture just until combined; fold in nuts if using.
Recipe card
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Optional Walnuts
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and heavy saucepan
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare pan
Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 20 cm square pan with parchment.
Melt chocolate
Melt chocolate and butter together gently; cool 5 minutes.
Whisk eggs
Whisk eggs and sugar until glossy, then whisk in vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture.
Fold batter
Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Fold into wet mixture just until combined; fold in nuts if using.
Bake
Spread in pan and bake 22 to 28 minutes until a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool
Cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing.
How to tell when it is ready
Edges are set; centre tester shows moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Tips
- Do not overheat chocolate.
- Fold flour only until combined.
- Line the pan for easy lifting.
- Cool completely for clean slices.
Troubleshooting
- If the mixture is too thick, add liquid a little at a time.
- If it cooks unevenly, reduce the heat and stir gently.
Substitutions
- Use a suitable low-sodium broth if preferred.
- Use a similar neutral oil for cooking.
Variations
- Adjust herbs and seasoning to taste.
- Add a little chilli for extra warmth.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Add fresh raspberries.
- Dust with icing sugar.
- Pair with coffee.
Make ahead
Measure ingredients ahead and finish cooking shortly before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Food safety
Contains wheat, egg, dairy and optional walnuts. Cool fully before slicing; refrigerate if storing longer than 2 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this ahead?
Prepare components in advance and refrigerate promptly.
How should I store fudgy chocolate brownies?
Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.
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