Brownie Ala Mode Recipe
A homemade brownie with hot fudge. Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and nuts
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Ingredients
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Brownies
Hot Fudge
Toppings
Method
Brownies
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 3
Mix Sugars and Eggs
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar until well combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in 4 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan.
Hot Fudge
- 8
Prepare the Fudge Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and starts to simmer.
- 9
Add Butter and Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Assembly
- 10
Serve the Brownie Ala Mode
Cut the cooled brownies into squares. Place a brownie square on a plate, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and drizzle with hot fudge sauce. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Enjoy!