Pure Cocoa Fudgy Brownies
These pure cocoa brownies are surprisingly simple yet deliver an incredibly fudgy centre and rich chocolate flavour in every bite. No melted chocolate required — just pantry staples and under 45 minutes stand between you and the perfect brownie.
🛒 Ingredients
9 servings
- 140 g (10 tbsp) unsalted butter, diced
- 250 g (1¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 75 g (¾ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder (100%)
- 1 pinch of fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 65 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (½ cup) walnuts or hazelnuts (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160 °C (325 °F) and line a 20 cm (8-inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the diced butter, sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
- 3
Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Let the mixture cool for 2–3 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is silky and uniform.
- 5
Sift the flour over the batter and fold in with a spatula using firm circular motions until no dry streaks remain.
- 6
Fold in the walnuts or hazelnuts if using.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and bake for 28–32 minutes, until a thin crackly crust forms on the surface.
- 8
Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into nine squares.
💡 Chef's Tip
For the fudgiest result, pull the brownies when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs — not clean. They firm up beautifully as they cool and taste even better the following day wrapped at room temperature.
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