Jul 14 2026
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Drowned Brownie Recipe

Inspired by Speakeasy
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Brownie Base

Method

Prepare Brownie Base

  1. 1

    Melt Butter

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat once melted.

  2. 2

    Mix Sugars

    Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Bake Brownies

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool.

Prepare Drowning Sauce

  1. 7

    Heat Cream

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 8

    Melt Chocolate

    Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.

  3. 9

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 10

    Drown Brownies

    Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into squares and place them on serving plates. Pour the warm drowning sauce generously over each brownie.

  2. 11

    Add Ice Cream (Optional)

    If desired, add a scoop of ice cream on top of each brownie.

  3. 12

    Garnish

    Top with chocolate shavings if desired before serving.

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