Fudgy Brownies

These Fudgy Brownies also came from that same experiment. After revisiting my old recipe, I realised the split between melted chocolate and cocoa powder styles. I made both, and while the chocolate-based ones are delicious, I kept going back to these cocoa-based brownies. They’re less rich but still fudgy (yes, I’ve said it enough) and easier to binge on. They’re also cheaper since you don’t need chocolate. If you’re worried about them being too cakey, don’t be—this recipe keeps them fudgy.

Fudgy Brownies
Fudgy Brownies

Makes 16-32

Hands-on Time 10 minutes

Baking Time 28 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 190g unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)

  • 165g caster sugar

  • 165g light brown sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 90g plain flour

  • 90g cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Equipment

  • Deep-sided baking pan (25cm x 20cm)

  • Baking parchment

  • Microwaveable bowl

  • Microwave

  • Spatula

  • Mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Sieve

  • Wire rack

Method

1. Preheat the oven

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C (fan)/325°F/Gas Mark 3.

  • Grease the baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper.

2. Melt the butter

  • Melt 190g butter in a microwaveable bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.

3. Make the brownie batter

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs for 1 minute.

  • Gradually whisk in the melted butter until combined.

  • Add the vanilla extract and whisk briefly.

  • Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until no streaks remain.

4. Bake the brownies

  • Pour the batter into the lined pan and gently shake to level. Tap the pan on the worktop to remove air bubbles.

  • Bake on the middle shelf for 28 minutes (or 30 minutes for a firmer texture).

5. Cool and cut

  • Let the brownies cool in the pan for 15–30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack using the parchment.

  • Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for clean cuts).

  • Slice into portions and serve.

Enjoy!

Fudgy Brownies
Fudgy Brownies