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Decadent Cocoa Fudge Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pan (9x9 inches), about 16 brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies are rich, fudgy, and absolutely irresistible. Made with a blend of cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate chips, they balance deep chocolate flavor with a moist, dense texture. With a simple preparation method and an optional coffee hint, they offer a perfect treat for chocolate lovers seeking classic homemade brownies.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons (28ml) oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut)
  • 1 and 1/3 cups (265g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Other

  • 3/4 cup (128g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, then lightly spray it with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and optional espresso powder. Set aside.
  3. Melt Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, oil, and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is completely melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract (if using), and the remaining sugar until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  5. Incorporate Butter Mixture: Gradually pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, adding a little at a time while whisking constantly to ensure full incorporation without cooking the eggs.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients and chocolate chips until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
  7. Transfer to Pan: Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the top has a shiny, slightly cracked appearance. For gooier brownies, aim for closer to 27 minutes; for more structured brownies, bake up to 32 minutes.
  9. Cool: Remove from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For very gooey brownies, remove them around 27 minutes baking time.
  • For firmer, more structured brownies, bake between 30 to 32 minutes.
  • Over mixing the batter is the primary cause of cakey brownies; stir just until the last trace of dry ingredients disappears.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/16 of pan)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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