Brownie chocolate cakes have long been one of my favorite desserts. Many variants of this delicacy have appeared, but the basic set of ingredients is unchanged. So, the recipe for a classic brownie that allows you to cook 8 - 16 cakes (depending on size).
Ingredients:
- 400 grams of dark, chopped chocolate ;
- 280 grams of butter;
- 350 grams of brown sugar;
- 6 eggs;
- 150 grams of plain flour.
If desired, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla essence and 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt.
This American pastry is prepared as follows:
- Preheat the oven to 180 * C.
- Put half of the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan, heat over low heat and mix until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly, it is recommended to cool for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar, eggs and flour (and, optionally, vanillin and salt) in a bowl with chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Put the remaining chocolate into the mixture and pour everything into a baking sheet with high edges, slightly oiled (it is recommended to put parchment paper on the butter , and only then add the dough).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Then cool and cut into squares.
This recipe for a classic brownie is quite simple, and the finished dessert can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. It is recommended that you do not use a non-stick baking sheet, as it absorbs heat very quickly, and the dough cooks faster on the sides. Baking will end up being dry on the sides and slightly baked in the center.
To make sure the dish is ready, insert a match or a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out dry - the dough is no longer raw.
Also, the classic brownie recipe can be supplemented with other ingredients, thereby making a new dessert. For example, you can add fresh raspberries, and bake the dough in curly forms. For this option you will need:
- 200 grams of dark chocolate (cocoa 70%), chopped;
- 60 grams of butter;
- 1/2 cup brown sugar;
- 1/4 cup cream;
- 1/4 cup flour;
- 3 eggs;
- 250 grams of raspberries;
- 300 g of dark chocolate, chopped;
- 1 cup cream.
Brownie - a classic recipe complemented by raspberries
Preheat the oven to a temperature of 150 * C. Heat chocolate, sugar, butter and cream in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat and mix until completely melted. Put the eggs and flour in a bowl and beat with a whisk until they mix well, then add to the chocolate mixture and continue stirring. Lubricate several muffin tins with butter, put the paper inside and pour in the dough. Add raspberries to the dough, while trying to “drown” the berries as deep as possible (in the process of preparation, they will surface). Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking readiness with a match or a toothpick.
Also, the classic brownie recipe can be supplemented with thick chocolate cream, which is prepared as follows: 300 grams of dark or milk chocolate, cut into cubes and mix with 300 grams of cream in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat and stir until smooth. Similarly, you can cook any glaze or filler to your taste.