Today, we’re going down the chocolate rabbit hole, exploring the marvel that is the best chocolate brownie recipe. A classic, right? But classics become classics for good reasons, and our beloved brownie is no different.
Now, who amongst us hasn’t had a day when everything seems to scream ‘Give me chocolate, or give me a time machine!’ We all know that familiar parenthood moment when it’s been a long, exhausting day, the kids are finally asleep, and all you crave are some brownie-shaped self-love. And let’s face it, what’s a better pick-me-up than a fudgy, chocolatey square of heaven?
So, dear friend, join me as we tie our metaphorical aprons and step into my virtual kitchen to whip up the most delectably gooey chocolate brownies. Whether you’re a pro with the whisk or a newbie who still gets flour everywhere (trust me, I’ve been there!), this is one recipe that stands by your side, comforting you, and cheering you on after those challenging parenting days. Because remember, sugar solves problems that salads can’t, and brownies? They’re the chocolate-coated cherries on top of that sweet cake called life. Ready to embark on this cocoa journey with me then check out these chocolate brownie recipes.
Here’s the thing, when I dreamt up and romanticised being a mum I was always the one baking the cakes, cooking three delicious homemade meals from scratch, and sewing the costumes for the school play. My SIL bought me a couple of baking books for my 25th birthday (two weeks before Wilf’s arrival) and I flicked through them thinking about the delicious treats I would whip up daily in my 1950’s kitchen whilst I gleefully played with the baby and made sure there was a chilled beer waiting for my boyfriend on his arrival from work…ha! 😉 Only part of that is true..
In real life, the books were used for the first time to make Wilf’s first birthday cake and I felt I had accomplished something at least having made at least one cake that year…
Anyway, I digress!
I’ve never made brownies before so when I was sent some baking extracts and flavours from Nielsen Massey I thought it would be a good opportunity to give making brownies a go.
Chocolate Brownie Recipe
You will need:
150g plain flour
50g cocoa powder (I use the Green and Blacks one as it is in my opinion the nicest!)
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
one crushed vanilla pod
1/4 teaspoon of salt
250g dark brown sugar
3 free range eggs
2 teaspoons of Nielsen Massey chocolate extract
150g butter
preheat the oven to 180c
Sift flour, cocoa, baking power and salt and set aside
mix butter, sugar and vanilla pod in a mixing bowl and whisk.
Add eggs one at a time, stir in chocolate extract.
Sift in dry ingredients and beat well.
line a 9-inch (or so) baking tray with nonstick paper and spoon over with a spatula.
Bake for 30mins!
So if you are looking for Chocolate Brownie Recipes then this one might just be your new favourite. (I actually made these again later in the week and added a little rum to the mix, it was a great addition!) We served it with Greek yogurt but ice cream would be another good accompaniment.
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