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Ultimate Fudgy Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Chocolate Ganache Delight

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These ultimate fudgy brownies are rich, intensely chocolatey, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion and sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 6 oz (170g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips (for ganache)
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch pan or line it with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter until just melted but not browned. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar. Add 3 large room-temperature eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract until glossy and thick.
  4. Slowly pour melted butter into the egg mixture while whisking gently to form a smooth batter.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp espresso powder, and ½ tsp salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  9. While baking, heat ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over 6 oz chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter for shine.
  10. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Pour ganache evenly over the top and spread with an offset spatula or back of a spoon.
  11. Let ganache set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for quicker setting.
  12. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies out and cut into 12 squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture; look for moist crumbs on toothpick test. Use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder for smoother flavor. Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee. Let brownies cool before adding ganache to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute butter and cream with coconut oil and coconut cream. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend.

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