Description
Rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey, these Classic Chocolate Brownies are a family favorite. Melt dark chocolate and butter, stir in sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa, and a pinch of salt, then bake until gooey perfection. Perfect for cozy afternoons, celebrations, or a chocolatey treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 175g unsalted butter
- 250g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100g plain flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: 100g walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a 20x20cm tin with parchment.
- Melt chocolate and butter together. Cool slightly.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sifted flour, cocoa, and salt gently.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour into tin and smooth. Bake 25–30 mins.
- Cool 15 mins before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overmixing flour for fudgy brownies. Sprinkle sea salt on top for flavor boost. Store airtight for 4 days; freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg