- The middle remained too runny.
- With brownies, there is a fine line between 'done' and 'raw'. If totally runny, bake for another 5 minutes. But remember, it firms up a lot whilst cooling!
- The top didn't get crispy.
- The secret to the crispy, shiny top is thoroughly whisking the sugar and eggs.
Orange brownie
The secret to the perfect brownie is texture: a crisp crust on the outside, and a dense, sticky, 'fudgy' interior. In this recipe, the richness of the chocolate is broken by the essential oils and acidity of the orange, resulting in a much more exciting, grown-up flavour profile. Not a sponge cake, so don't expect it to be airy – this is pure indulgence.
Ingredients
200
g
Dark chocolate (min. 60%)
150
g
Butter
150
g
Caster sugar
3
pcs
Eggs
100
g
Plain flour
1
pc
Orange (zest and juice)
1
tsp
Baking powder
1
pinch
Salt
20
g
Icing sugar (decoration)
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Equipment Needed
- Square baking tin (approx. 20x20 cm)
- Bain-marie (bowl over simmering water) or microwave
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line the tin with baking parchment.
Tip: Leave some overhang on the paper so you can lift it out easily.
2
✓
Melt the chocolate with the butter over a bain-marie or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool to lukewarm.
Tip: If you add it hot to the eggs, it will scramble them. With steam, be careful no water gets into the chocolate, or it will seize.
3
✓
Whisk the eggs with the sugar until pale (very important!). Stir in the grated orange zest and 50 ml of orange juice.
Tip: This step gives the brownie its characteristic texture.
4
✓
Drizzle the buttery chocolate into the egg foam and mix.
Tip: You will get a beautiful, glossy batter.
5
✓
Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold together until the flour disappears.
Tip: Do not overmix! Just fold.
6
✓
Pour into the tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Tip: It is good when the edges are firm but the middle still wobbles slightly when you shake the tin.
7
✓
Let it cool completely in the tin (you can even refrigerate for a few hours before cutting).
Tip: Brownies are best cold, that's when the texture sets.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate (min. 60%)
- 150 g Butter
- 150 g Caster sugar
- 3 pcs Eggs
- 100 g Plain flour
- 1 pc Orange (zest and juice)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 20 g Icing sugar (decoration)