Description
These Best Cocoa Fudge Brownies offer a rich, fudgy texture with a deep chocolate flavor enhanced by espresso powder and chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a glossy, slightly cracked top make these brownies an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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)
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside until needed.
- Melt Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, oil, and 1/3 cup of the sugar. Stir frequently until the butter is fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract (if using), and the remaining sugar until well combined, about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate Butter into Eggs: Gradually pour the warm butter mixture into the egg mixture, adding slowly and whisking constantly to blend completely without cooking the eggs.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips just until combined. Do not over mix to avoid cakey brownies.
- Transfer Batter and Smooth: Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the top is shiny with slight cracks.
- Cool and Serve: Place the pan on a cooling rack and let the brownies cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adding espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if you do not like coffee taste.
- Use parchment paper to easily remove brownies from the pan, ensuring clean slices.
- Do not over mix the batter once dry ingredients are added to maintain fudgy texture.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on oven, check brownies at 28 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing to ensure brownies hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
