Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate Brownies
  • Author: Lesley Waters

This decadent chocolate and pecan brownie recipe is a delightful treat for any occasion. With a rich and fudgy texture infused with the flavors of chocolate, nuts, and coffee, these brownies are a true indulgence. Perfectly moist and satisfying, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 115g/4oz unsalted butter
  • 170g/6oz caster sugar
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 40g/1½ oz plain chocolate (minimum 65% cocoa solids)
  • 55g/2oz pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 55g/2oz plain flour
  • 55g/2oz cocoa powder
  • , for dusting icing sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
  • Prepare the cake tin. Grease an 18cm/7in square cake tin and line with non-stick baking parchment.
  • In a clean bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Chop the chocolate and put to one side.
  • Chop the pecans, if using. Gently fold the nuts and chocolate into the butter and egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Dissolve the coffee granules in two tablespoons of warm water and add to the mixture. Mix together well.
  • Add the baking powder, then sift in the flour and cocoa powder. Mix well; the mixture will be quite wet.
  • Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared tin and level out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool in the tin for ten minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool.
  • To serve, cut into rectangles and dust with icing sugar.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 9