Brownie Tray Bake
350kcal
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients
- 250 g 1 cup unsalted butter
- 250 g 9 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 300 g 1½ cups caster sugar
- 150 g ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients
- 150 g 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 50 g ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional Mix-Ins
- 150 g 1 cup chocolate chips
- 100 g ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Equipment
- 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium heatproof bowl
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale (recommended)
- Cooling rack
- Sharp knife
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk the caster sugar and brown sugar into the chocolate mixture.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tray and spread evenly.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the tray before slicing into 16 squares.
Nutrition
Serving90gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein5gFat20gSaturated Fat11gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol67mgSodium125mgPotassium215mgFiber3gSugar31gVitamin A550IUCalcium40mgIron2mg
Notes
- Use good-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownies soft and fudgy.
- Do not overbake; the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for 1
- week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Delicious served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh berries, or warm chocolate sauce.