- It turned out too dry.
- You overbaked it. With brownies, 1-2 minutes make a difference. Better to take it out earlier; the residual heat will 'finish' baking it in the tin.
Classic chocolate brownie
How is this different from a sponge cake? A brownie contains no raising agent (baking powder). Thus the batter remains dense, and the abundance of chocolate and butter ensures that characteristic melt-in-the-mouth texture we adore.
Ingredients
200
g
Dark chocolate (min. 60%)
150
g
Butter
200
g
Caster sugar
3
pcs
Eggs
100
g
Flour
2
tbsp
Cocoa powder
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Eggs
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Melt the butter and chocolate together. Mix in the sugar, salt and vanilla. Cool until lukewarm.
Tip: Salt enhances the chocolate flavour, don't leave it out!
2
✓
Mix in the eggs one by one, with vigorous movements.
Tip: You can mix boldly here to help the sugar dissolve.
3
✓
Sift in the flour and cocoa. Now just fold together with a spatula until barely combined.
Tip: If you overmix here, you activate the gluten and the cake will be tough.
4
✓
Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
Tip: Skewer test: if the skewer comes out with crumbs but not runny, it's ready. If clean, you've overbaked it.
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Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate (min. 60%)
- 150 g Butter
- 200 g Caster sugar
- 3 pcs Eggs
- 100 g Flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt