Best Fudge Brownie recipe

Ingredients

• 200 g Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa solids, chopped)
• 150 g Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes, softened)
• 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 100 g Brown Sugar (packed)
• 50 g Granulated White Sugar
• 30 g Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, sifted)
• 70 g All‑Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 100 g Chopped Pecans (roughly chopped)
• 30 ml Grapeseed Oil (optional, adds smooth texture)
• 5 ml Coffee Flavor (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

   Cut two sheets of parchment paper to fit the 30.5 cm square pan, place them in a cross pattern, and press gently so they line the bottom and sides.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt Chocolate, Butter, and Oil

   Combine chopped dark chocolate, butter, and grapeseed oil in a double boiler. Stir until fully melted and keep the mixture below 50°C.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 50°C

3. Mix Sugar into Eggs

   In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Add coffee flavor if using.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Wet Ingredients

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg‑sugar mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift cocoa powder, all‑purpose flour, and a pinch of salt into a fine mesh sieve. Briefly whisk to combine, then fold into the batter.

   Time: PT4M

6. Fold in Pecans

   Add the chopped pecans and fold until evenly dispersed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Transfer to Pan and Spread

   Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the batter to the corners, ensuring an even layer.

   Time: PT5M

8. Bake

   Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is cracked and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool

   Remove the pan from the oven, let it sit for 20 minutes, then lift the brownies out using the parchment and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT20M

10. Optional Finish

    Brush a thin layer of neutral glaze over the top, sprinkle with powdered sugar (snow sugar), and add decorative pasta or other garnish.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g