This rich and decadent easy chocolate brownie recipe will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! These fudgy homemade brownies from scratch will become your go-to recipe! Whether you're a seasoned baker or a newbie in the kitchen, this recipe is so easy to follow and delivers deliciously decadent results every time. With rich chocolate flavour and a melt-in-your-mouth chewy texture, these brownies are perfect for any occasion - from casual weeknight desserts to fancy dinner parties.
These dark chocolate brownies are one of the most popular on the website, but we do also love white chocolate blondies, biscoff blondies, and for something deep and rich, these pecan brownies are always such a great option.
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- ⭐️ Why you need to make homemade brownies!
- 🧾 Ingredients needed to make the fudgiest brownies
- 👩🏻🍳 Making the perfect homemade brownies- step by step
- 📖 Variations
- 📖 Unique Twist: Adding Coffee Flavours
- 🍫Perfect Texture: Tips for Fudgy Brownies
- 🥡 Storage
- 💡Top tip
- 💭 FAQ
- More brownie recipes
- The Easiest Chocolate Brownies
⭐️ Why you need to make homemade brownies!
- They're delicious: Homemade brownies are rich, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious. You can customize them to your liking by adjusting the sweetness, adding nuts or other mix-ins, or even experimenting with different types of chocolate.
- They're easy to make: With a few simple ingredients and some basic baking tools, you can whip up a batch of homemade brownies in no time. Plus, making your own brownies allows you to control the ingredients and avoid any additives or preservatives found in store-bought or box-mix versions.
- They're a crowd-pleaser: Whether you're hosting a party or just treating your family to a special dessert, homemade brownies are always a hit. They're a classic treat that everyone loves, and they're perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones.
🧾 Ingredients needed to make the fudgiest brownies
Simple everyday ingredients for making the absolute best brownies ever!
- chocolate- dark chocolate: preferably use dark chocolate meant for eating rather than cooking chocolate. It will be better quality giving you a much better brownie.
- cocoa powder- sifted
- butter (salted or unsalted)- I prefer using salted butter in my baking recipes, but you can use unsalted if you like.
- plain flour (all-purpose)- sifted
- large eggs- room temperature
- caster or granulated sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
👩🏻🍳 Making the perfect homemade brownies- step by step
Preparing the pan
Before you begin baking, preheat your oven to 160ºC or 325ºF. Line your baking pan with baking parchment paper. Use a 9x9 inch (23cm) square baking pan.
Melting the chocolate and preparing the ingredients
- Weigh the chocolate and butter into a bowl and gently melt in the microwave on medium heat being sure to stir every 1 minute.
- Weigh the flour and cocoa powder and sift into a mixing bowl.
- While the chocolate is melting use an electric hand whisk or a stand mixer to whip the eggs and sugar until they are light and fluffy. The mixture will have bubbles on the top and be able to hold ribbons on the surface. *This should take about 5 minutes.
- Once the eggs are whipped slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter into the eggs and use a hand whisk to fold in the chocolate.
Mixing the batter
- Once the chocolate, butter, eggs and sugar are all mixed, slowly and gently fold in the flour. *Mix until just combined. Over-mixing will knock the air out of the batter and the result will be a tough brownie.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the lined baking pan being sure to spread the batter into the corners.
📖 Variations
There are so many ways to change up this brownie recipe. Here are some favourites:
- sea salt- add a pinch to enhance the flavour of the chocolate and balance out the sweetness. This will give you a very rich sophisticated brownie.
- Triple chocolate- Add chocolate chunks of chocolate chips to the batter before baking. This will give you pools of melted chocolate throughout the brownies.
- Cinnamon- Adding a pinch of cinnamon (or even some chilli flakes) will add a dramatic complexity to the flavour.
📖 Unique Twist: Adding Coffee Flavours
Why coffee and chocolate make a perfect pair:
The bitter, earthy notes of coffee complement the rich, sweet flavours of chocolate, resulting in a delectable richness with a depth, unlike any other tray bake.
Step-by-step instructions for adding coffee flavors
Here are some step-by-step instructions for adding coffee to your brownie recipe:
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or espresso in 2 tablespoons of boiling water.
- Let the coffee cool to room temperature.
- Add the cooled coffee to the egg and sugar mixture.
- Adjust the amount of coffee to your taste preferences, adding more or less depending on how pronounced you want the coffee flavor to be.
Adding a pinch of salt will help to enhance and balance the flavors.
🍫Perfect Texture: Tips for Fudgy Brownies
How to achieve the perfect balance of fudgy and chewy
Creating the perfect fudgy texture in brownies requires a delicate balance of ingredients and baking techniques. Here are some tips and tricks to help you achieve the ultimate fudgy brownie:
- Use a combination of melted chocolate and cocoa powder to achieve a deep, rich chocolate flavour.
- Use real butter instead of oil for a denser, more moist texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix the ingredients until just combined to avoid developing too much gluten, which can lead to a tougher texture.
- Bake the brownies at a slightly lower temperature (around 325-350°F) for a longer period of time to help the center cook through without drying out the edges.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to test for doneness, and remove the brownies from the oven as soon as moist crumbs cling to the tester.
🥡 Storage
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares to store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezer- wrap the brownies in plastic wrap or in a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw- remove the brownies from the freezer and let stand at room temperature for a couple of hours before serving.
💡Top tip
Be sure to use a metal baking tin. Glass, pyrex, ceramic or any other style of baking pan will not produce a fudgy and chewy brownie.
💭 FAQ
Could be a couple of reasons- 1. they are over-baked and dried out while in the oven. 2. The batter has been over-mixed and too much gluten has developed creating a dry texture.
YES! Baking brownies at too high of a temperature can cause them to become dry and cakey while baking them at too low of a temperature can result in undercooked and gooey brownies. I've experimented a tonne with this and other brownie recipes and lower and slower really is better.
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Ingredients
- 3 (3) eggs
- 225 g (1 cup) caster sugar
- 225 g (1 cup) butter
- 225 g (1 cup) dark chocolate
- 60 g (½ cups) plain flour
- 45 g (¼ cups) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC fan (325ºF). Line a 9x9 (23cm) metal baking pan with nonstick baking paper.
Mixing the brownie batter
- Melt the butter and the chocolate together in a bowl set over a simmering pan of water or in the microwave on medium setting, in 30-second intervals. Be sure to stir between each interval.
- While the chocolate and butter are melting, place the eggs and sugar in a medium mixing bowl and use an electric hand whisk or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high until fluffy and pale in colour. You can use an electric hand whisk if you don't have a stand mixer.
- Once the chocolate and butter are melted and the eggs are whisked, gently pour the chocolate mixture into the eggs. *Be sure the chocolate mixture is barely warm not hot. Use a hand whisk to gently fold the two mixtures together.
Baking brownies and checking for doneness
- Once the chocolate is incorporated, sieve the cocoa powder and flour into the chocolate mixture and fold in until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Turn the pan around and bake for another 6-8 minutes.
- Once the brownies are baked, the top will be shiny and crackly and will appear set. Remove the brownies from the oven and leave them to cool in the tin for at least 1 hour before slicing them into squares.
Notes
- Cut the brownies, using a hot dry knife, and wipe it clean before each slice. That will ensure each brownie has clean edges.
- Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce for an easy dessert.
Frances
Hi Deborah,
I would like to make this chocolate brownies with my 12 year old grandson, the only thing is, we are in Turkey and l have only milk Lindt chocolate and l am wondering it it will work?
He loves baking !
It seems to me as it's great recipe!
Please let me know.
Many thanks
Francesca
Deborah Rainford
Hi Francesca! Absolutely that will work. Milk chocolate is sweeter than dark chocolate but that may not be a problem for your grandson if he has a real sweet-tooth! If you are at all concerned about the sweetness then you can do a couple of things- 1. sprinkle the top with some sea salt before you bake them. 2. Add in an extra tablespoon or two of cocoa powder, but no more than that as it will change the texture of the brownies, of you can do both!
Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Yelda
Made this for my boyfriend's birthday and for a first timer it turned out better than I expected. The top was crusty and the inside layer was so fudgey and delicious. Thank you for making this recipe so simple to follow!
Deborah Rainford
So happy that they are a hit! These brownies are such a great birthday treat! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated! 🙂
Gina
Oh my word! These are insanely good brownies! Thank you for another great recipe!
Deborah Rainford
These are one of my faves too! Happy you liked them. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating. It's much appreciated! 🙂
Karen
In the oven now, they look and smell amazing!! is the nutritional info per 100g? Thanks!
Deborah Rainford
I hope you love them! Just did a quick calculation and it's a guestimate but roughly 317 calories, 12.4g fat, 24g carbs. Hope that helps. Let me know how they turn out! 🙂
T
Absolutely loved this recipe. The best brownies I have ever made. 10/10!
Deborah Rainford
So happy you loved them. 🙂
Susie
Hi is it 160C fan / 180C standard please? Thanks!
Deborah Rainford
Hi Susie! This recipe is really forgiving and it is 160c fan, but for conventional, I would go for 170c rather than 180c just so the brownies don't dry out.
Kath
What an inspirational website you have! Just made these, they’re tasty but a bit dry! What did I do wrong? After checking people’s comments and questions, you said 160 fan was fine, so I did that. Took them out after 25 mins. Am determined to get them as good as other people say they are......any advice? Thanks.
Deborah Rainford
Hi Kath! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It sounds like maybe the brownies are just slightly overbaked. Maybe take them out after 20 minutes. Let them cool completely in the tin and slice them with a hot knife and wipe the knife between each cut. You could also pop them in the fridge for a few hours before baking them too. That way they'll be really dense and fudgy with the perfect amount of chewiness. These brownies are definitely better if you take them out of the oven about 5 minutes too soon rather than 1 minute too late! But they are so worth it! Keep me posted how you get on. 🙂
Mia
Absolutely stunning, I added some white chocolate chips too, honestly one of the best batches of brownies i’ve made. Thank you!! Will definitely be looking out for more delish recipes!
Deborah Thompson
I'm so happy that you love this recipe. Sounds amazing with the white chocolate too. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and a rating. It's so appreciated!
Doris
Made these brownies on a typical rainy british day..but with rolos!! They taste amazing added an extra 5 minutes due to cooking in a microwave oven! They came out perfect! Thank you for this beautiful recipe! ?
Deborah Thompson
These brownies with rolos sound absolutely stunning! You may see this variation pop up on the website!
Chantelle
Hello,
Please help, I was hoping your brownie recipe could break my disastrous brownie streak. I've attempted them a few times and they always end up jiggly. I checked on them at the time you stated and they didn't seem.done so gave them another 10 and still like liquid. I know it's me who's doing something wrong but what I've no clue ha.
I set it to gas mark 3. Could it be that it wasn't cooking chocolate I used ?
I've stuck it in the fridge to see if that'll salvage it some how 🙈
I'm determined to make a good brownie
Thankyou in advance
Deborah Rainford
Hi Chantelle! We are absolutely going to get you the brownie of your dreams! From what you've described, my best guess is that the oven is responsible for the jiggly brownies. Often with gas ovens the temperature isn't quite consistent and the oven will often have hot spots. I think in this instance if would be safe to turn the oven up to gas mark 4. While a lower temperature will result in a soft, fudgy and dense brownie, if the temperature is too low then the brownie will take soo long to bake (our problem here) and once it finally does set, it will have been in the oven for so long it will have dried out. Leaving you with a crumbly brownie. The trick is to find the happy balance of a low enough temperature for the brownies to stay fudgy, but hot enough that they set in a timely fashion. So I would say gas mark 4 and see how that goes. You can also get an oven thermometer from Amazon (https://amzn.to/3LCLtIq) I have this one and it's great. Cheap and accurate is all you need. From everything that you've mentioned, I suspect this is an oven temperature issue and seeing as you've had a few attempts that haven't worked out it must be an issue that every recipe would have in common- the oven. I hope you try this recipe again. You could also start the oven on gas mark 4 for the first 10 minutes then turn it down to mark 3 for the remaining time and bake them a little bit longer. Let me know how it goes. And if you have more questions, do pop them here and I'll get right back to you. You deserve incredible brownies and I'm determined that you get them! 🙂
Deborah Rainford
And the current batch you have in the fridge should most definitely set up and make them incredible! Keep me posted!
GJ
Made these with my 8 year old grandson. He loves to bake. It was a really easy recipe and a little egg shell added crunch! A change of t-shirt, shower and he was good to go. Above all it was fun, easy to make and they taste delicious
Deborah Thompson
So happy that it was a fun baking project with your grandson! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating!
Poppy
THE BEST
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much!
Samantha Hale
Love this recipe and so easy to make. We added chunks of Cadbury’s caramel bar and white chocolate….gooey and delicious. Making more at the weekend!
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much, Sam!!! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I love the sound of your additions and making more always means it's a hit! 🙂
Jacqueline
Me and my teenage son made this today better than other recipes I've tried. Yummy ?
Deborah Thompson
That means the absolute world to me! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating! Enjoy every last bite of those brownies! 🙂
Jean Cosier
Hi Deborah, can I put chopped walnuts into the mixture?
Thank you. Jean.
Deborah Thompson
Hi Jean. Absolutely you can! Mix them through right at the very end of making the batter. A quick couple of mixes with a wooden spoon are all you'll need, just so that the brownie batter doesn't get over mixed. Let me know how it goes! And Happy Easter!
Valerie Bolton
Hi there, do I use medium or large eggs.. Also what Icing do you use. Thank you.
Deborah Thompson
Hi Valerie. Medium or large will work here. The size difference isn't enough to make a difference in this recipe. And I've never frosted these brownies, but a simple frosting of butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder would be great here. Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Marie
I've just made this brownie with dairy free chocolate and gluten free flour, tastes devine!
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment. It's super helpful for anyone else looking to make the recipe allergen-free. Enjoy every last crumb!
Jackie
My family thought the brownies were awesome
Lisa
Fantastic recipe, very easy and made the best brownies. Thanks, will be looking at your other recipes now
Deborah Thompson
Amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and a review!
Sally
Can you use cooking chocolate for this recipe or does it have to be eating chocolate xx
Deborah Thompson
Hi Sally. Yeah. Cooking chocolate works too. Just make sure that it's dark chocolate. Just had a look at the Aldi website and the dark cooking chocolate is 54% cocoa solids which is perfect. It'll work like a dream. Dark chocolate is really important here because it helps create the structure of the brownie. Enjoy!
Geraldine
Just made this and used Terry’s Plain Chocolate Orange - delicious
Deborah Thompson
Oh! That sounds amazing. So happy you love the recipe!
lorraine
Oh my gosh, best brownie recipe ever, although I did cut back 50 grams of sugar and used a mixture of soft dark brown and caster.
Deborah Thompson
Love hearing this! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and a review!
Jo
160 on fan or reduce to 140? Please x
Deborah Thompson
Hi Jo. 160 on fan and you're good to go. Enjoy!
Karen
Just made these, amazing. Followed the exact recipe, bar adding some chopped glace cherries (sucker for dark chocolate and cherry). Thank you for the wonderful recipe ... and result:)
Deborah Thompson
Ooohh! I love a chocolate cherry situation! Sounds amazing! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating. It's much appreciated!