Get ready to experience pure chocolate bliss with our Fudgy Chocolate Brownies recipe! These are everything you could possibly want in a classic chocolate tray bake – incredibly rich, perfectly gooey, and absolutely loaded with intense chocolate flavour. This easy brownie recipe guarantees success every time, delivering that irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them an ultimate indulgent dessert. Whether you’re enjoying a square with a comforting cup of coffee, or serving them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these South African favourite brownies are guaranteed to have everyone sneaking seconds!
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy, and gooey Chocolate Brownies made with cocoa and melted chocolate. An easy, indulgent tray bake, guaranteed to be your go-to South African favourite dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar brown
- 1 cup sugar white
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix butter, oil, and sugar together.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk together.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Fold in gently.
- Add choc pieces and nuts.
- Spread onto greased pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 175°C.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Cut into squares.
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Notes
Tips for the Perfect Fudgy Brownies:
- Don't Overbake: This is the most crucial tip for fudgy brownies! Brownies continue to cook slightly as they cool. Look for set edges but a slightly wobbly centre. A skewer inserted into the centre should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. If it comes out clean, they're likely overbaked and will be more cakey.
- Cooling is Key: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin, ideally for at least 1-2 hours, before cutting. This allows them to set properly, resulting in that desirable fudgy texture and cleaner cuts. Chilling them in the fridge for an hour after cooling can make them even fudgier and easier to cut.
- Quality Ingredients: Using good quality cocoa powder and chocolate (whether chips or chopped chocolate) makes a noticeable difference to the richness and depth of flavour.
- Avoid Overmixing Dry Ingredients: Once you add the flour and cocoa, fold them in gently until just combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten, leading to tougher brownies.
- Salt is Essential: Don't skip the pinch of salt! It balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavour.
- These Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are delicious on their own, especially with a cup of tea or coffee.
- For an ultimate indulgent dessert, serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or fresh cream.
- Perfect for birthday parties, school events, picnics, or simply as a comforting chocolate fix at home.
- They make a fantastic addition to any bake sale or dessert platter.
- Nutty Perfection: If you're using nuts, toast them lightly before adding them to enhance their flavour. Walnuts, pecans, or even hazelnuts work wonderfully.
- Extra Chocolate Chunks: Feel free to add a mix of chocolate chunks (milk, dark, or white chocolate) for varying textures and bursts of chocolate.
- Salted Caramel Drizzle: Once cooled, drizzle with a homemade or shop-bought salted caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.
- Peppermint Twist: Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the batter or sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the top before baking for a refreshing zing.
- Orange Zest: A teaspoon of orange zest can elevate the chocolate flavour beautifully.
Nutrition
Calories: 5584kcalCarbohydrates: 615gProtein: 77gFat: 347gSaturated Fat: 158gPolyunsaturated Fat: 83gMonounsaturated Fat: 83gTrans Fat: 8gCholesterol: 1162mgSodium: 2400mgPotassium: 2532mgFiber: 43gSugar: 459gVitamin A: 6674IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 581mgIron: 25mg
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