Chocolate Brownie Recipe
bittersweet chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Brownie Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brownie Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for the brownies.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully combined.
- 5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Vanilla Extract
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 7
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- 8
Bake Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 9
Cool and Slice
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Serving Suggestions
- 10
Plate the Brownies
Place a square of the cooled brownie on a dessert plate.
- 11
Add Ice Cream
Top the brownie with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of flavors.
- 12
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately while the brownie is still warm and the ice cream is cold. Enjoy your chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream!
