Classic Brownie Slab

Classic Brownie Slab

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie slab with a perfectly crackled top and deep chocolate flavour throughout.

46Min
8Servings
385Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Mixing spoon
Sieve
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

Ingredients

unsalted butter (room temperature)

200 g

plain flour

120 g

cocoa powder

75 g

egg (large)

3 pcs

light brown sugar

250 g

dark chocolate (chopped)

200 g

vanilla extract

10 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare oven and pan

Preheat the oven and line your baking tin with parchment paper.

5 min180°C
Line the tin completely to make removal easy
2

Melt chocolate and butter

Gently melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.

5 min
Use a bain-marie or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning
3

Add sugar and eggs

Stir in the light brown sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3 min
Adding eggs one at a time prevents curdling
4

Add dry ingredients

Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then fold gently until just combined.

2 min
Do not overmix – a few streaks are fine
5

Add vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract for extra depth of flavour.

1 min
6

Bake the brownies

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake until the top is crackled and a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.

25 min180°Ctimer 25 min
The centre should still be slightly gooey for perfect fudgy brownies
7

Cool and slice

Allow the brownie slab to cool completely in the tin before slicing into portions.

5 min
Cooling helps the texture set and makes clean cuts

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 90 days
Reheat: Microwave 10-15 seconds or oven 180°C for 5 minutes

Store in an airtight container. Best enjoyed slightly warmed.

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