- It turned out too dry.
- You overbaked it. Even 1-2 minutes matter with brownies. It's better to take them out early; the residual heat will 'finish' baking them in the pan.
Classic Chocolate Brownies
How does this differ from a sponge cake? Brownies contain no leavening agents (baking powder). This keeps the batter dense, while the abundance of chocolate and butter ensures that melt-in-your-mouth texture we all crave.
Ingredients
7
oz
Dark Chocolate (min. 60%)
10.5
tbsp
Butter
1
cup
Granulated Sugar
3
large
Eggs
3/4
cup
All-Purpose Flour
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Baking pan
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Melt the butter and chocolate together. Whisk in the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Let cool until lukewarm.
Tip: Salt enhances the chocolate flavor, don't skip it!
2
✓
Beat in the eggs one by one with vigorous strokes.
Tip: You can mix boldly here to help dissolve the sugar.
3
✓
Sift in the flour and cocoa. Now, fold gently with a spatula just until combined.
Tip: If you overmix here, you'll activate the gluten and the brownies will be tough.
4
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Tip: Toothpick test: if it comes out with moist crumbs but not runny batter, it's ready. If it's clean, it's overbaked.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 7 oz Dark Chocolate (min. 60%)
- 10.5 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt