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Decadent Chocolate Ganache Brownies

Chocolate Ganache Brownies


  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of Chocolate Ganache Brownies, perfectly sweet and fudgy with a luscious ganache topping.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • melted
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate bar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. While the brownies are baking, prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers.
  7. Remove from heat and add the chopped semisweet chocolate, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  8. Once the brownies are done, let them cool before pouring the ganache on top.
  9. Let the ganache set before cutting the brownies into squares and serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle sea salt on top of the ganache before it sets.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 115 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Chocolate Ganache Brownies, fudgy brownies, dessert recipes, American desserts