Fudgy Brownie with Crispy Top
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Fudgy Brownie with Crispy Top

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 7, 2026

This indulgent brownie delivers the perfect contrast: a rich, fudgy center beneath a beautifully crisp golden crust. Made with everyday pantry staples, it comes together in under 35 minutes. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for chocolate lovers of all ages.

Prep⏱️ 35 min
Servings👥 9 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

9 servings

9
  • 5 eggs
  • 1½ cups (300 g) sugar
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (170 g) margarine
  • 3 cups (270 g) cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and grease a medium rectangular baking pan.

  2. 2

    Beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and creamy.

  3. 3

    Gradually fold in the flour, mixing continuously to keep the batter smooth.

  4. 4

    Melt the margarine over low heat and stir in the cocoa powder until fully combined into a smooth paste.

  5. 5

    Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg batter, add vanilla extract, and stir until uniform.

  6. 6

    Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Start checking at 20 minutes — the brownie is done when a firm, slightly shiny crust forms on top.

  8. 8

    Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

Don't overbake — pull it out the moment the crust sets. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not clean. Dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.