Brazilian recipe
Classic Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
A proper homemade brownie that is deeply fudgy, rich in flavour, and packed with walnuts for that perfect contrast in every bite.
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Ingredients
2 blocks of dark chocolate
1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can easily grab all these items at any standard local supermarket like Woolworths or Coles. For the chocolate, head to the baking aisle and pick up dark cooking blocks with a high cocoa percentage for the best flavour. Ensure you are using plain flour rather than self-raising for the right density. Walnuts are readily available in the baking or snack nut section. If you want to source premium ingredients, visit your local independent grocer or a specialty food market for artisanal dark chocolate.
Preparation method
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave, then leave it to cool down slightly
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts in a bowl and set this aside
- Cream the softened butter and vanilla essence together until the mixture is pale and smooth
- Beat the caster sugar into the creamed butter mixture until well combined
- Add the eggs one by one, beating thoroughly after each addition to keep the mix smooth
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the buttery batter
- Carefully fold in your reserved dry ingredients until just combined
- Pour the thick batter into a baking tin that has been greased and lightly dusted with flour
- Pop it into a moderate oven and bake until the top is set but still slightly soft in the middle
- Score the brownies into squares while they are still warm in the tin
- Leave them to cool down completely before lifting them out to serve
Observations
These brownies are all about that quintessential balance of intense dark chocolate and just the right amount of sweetness. The secret to getting that signature soft and dense crumb is all in the creaming process at the start—make sure you really whip that butter until it’s light and fluffy.
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