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Molten Chocolate Chunk Brownies

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If you’re not serving the brownie warm, let it cool in the tin, then turn out and slice into squares. It’ll continue to set in the tin, but stay soft and fudgy in the center. The two types of sugar in these brownies work their magic in different ways. Caster sugar lends sweetness and helps create a smooth and crispy top. Brown sugar adds to the rich, moist center.

Note: The brownie is ready when the top feels set to the touch. Brownies will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16

Ingredients

1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour
¾ cup (75g) cocoa
¾ cup (130g) brown sugar
1⅓ cups (290g) caster (superfine) sugar
175g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
125g dark chocolate, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the flour, cocoa, both the sugars, the butter, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl and mix until smooth.

    Step 2

    Add the chocolate and stir to combine.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).

    Step 4

    Lightly grease a 20cm square tin and line with non-stick baking paper.

    Step 5

    Spread the mixture into the tin.

    Step 6

    Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until the brownie is set.

    Step 7

    Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm, or allow to cool completely in the tin.

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