Vida Recetas Editorial
The brownie is one of the most beloved desserts in international baking: a dense, moist, and deeply chocolatey cake that wins over any chocolate lover. Its origins date back to the United States in the late 19th century, when a pastry chef forgot to add leavening to a chocolate cake, accidentally creating this compact and delicious texture we know today. This brownie recipe is perfect for those seeking a classic result: a shiny crust, tender interior, and an intense dark chocolate flavor, balanced by the sweetness of two types of sugar and the crunchy touch of walnuts.
Ideal for sharing at snacks, celebrations, or simply as a treat, this brownie can be served alone, dusted with powdered sugar, or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream to contrast its intensity. The preparation is simple: melt the chocolate with butter in a double boiler, incorporate the eggs and sugars, then the dry ingredients. Baking requires attention, as time varies by oven; the toothpick test is key to achieving the perfect point. There are variations with milk chocolate, assorted nuts, or even a hint of coffee to enhance the cocoa, but this balanced version is a guaranteed success.
Prep
40 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
8
Calories
135 kcal
Put the butter and chocolate and salt, in a water bath, in a bowl on top of boiling water. Stir until they melt, but don't stop so the chocolate doesn't burn.
Remove from the bath, add the eggs and sugar and stir.
Add the flour, cocoa and nuts and mix until fully integrated.
Preheat the oven to 180º
cover a tin or baking pan with parchment paper.
Pour the mixture and bake at 180º, heat up and down.
There is no exact baking time, since it varies depending on the oven, but after 20 minutes you can make a first confirmation. If when punctured it comes out dry, it will be ready, otherwise we leave it 10 more minutes and check again. From this point we must confirm every 5 minutes so that it does not pass.
Shorter brownies take between 20 and 25 minutes, higher ones can take 35 to 40 minutes, so the times we indicate are reference times.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 35 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
