Baking · serves 2

Fudgy Brownies

The difference between fudgy and cakey is flour and mixing. This one is fudgy.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 170g butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup maida
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Method

  1. Melt chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water, or in short microwave bursts. Don't let it get hot.
  2. Whisk in the sugar, then the eggs one at a time, beating well. That beating is what gives the shiny paper-thin crust.
  3. Fold in the flour, cocoa and salt with a spatula until JUST combined. More flour or more mixing gives you cake, not brownie.
  4. Into a lined tin, 180°C for 22-25 minutes.
  5. The centre should still wobble slightly and a skewer should come out with wet crumbs. A clean skewer means overbaked.
  6. Cool COMPLETELY in the tin, ideally chilled, before cutting.

Questions people ask about Fudgy Brownies

How long does Fudgy Brownies take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Fudgy Brownies?

Melt chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water, or in short microwave bursts. Don't let it get hot.

What can I use instead of chocolate in Fudgy Brownies?

Use cocoa powder plus butter, roughly 3 tbsp cocoa and 1 tbsp butter per 30g chocolate.

Can I make Fudgy Brownies ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Fudgy Brownies vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Fudgy Brownies?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Fudgy Brownies?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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