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Honest Chaos Brownies

These brownies are a rich, dense treat with a crackly top and fudgy interior, made using melting dark chocolate and butter, whisked eggs and sugar, and a simple flour mix. Their imperfect cracks and crumbles celebrate the beauty of rustic baking, resulting in a comforting, messy, and deeply satisfying dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g dark chocolate good quality
  • 150 g butter preferably browned for extra flavor
  • 3 eggs fresh
  • 150 g sugar white or mixed with brown for depth
  • 100 g flour gluten-free if desired
  • pinch salt enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 20cm square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line your 20cm square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, making sure the bottom isn’t touching the water.
  3. Gently stir the chocolate and butter as they melt, watching for a shiny, smooth mixture with a rich aroma filling the air.
  4. While the chocolate melts, crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them together with the sugar until the mixture is slightly fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the melted chocolate and butter from heat, then pour it slowly into the eggs and sugar, stirring gently to combine everything into a smooth, glossy batter.
  6. Add the flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined and no streaks remain.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon. It will be thick and fudgy.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. The top will crack and look invitingly uneven.
  9. Once baked, let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack using the parchment overhang to cool completely.
  10. Slice the brownies into squares, revealing their dense, fudgy interior with cracks and crumbles, and enjoy the messiness and rich aroma.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Don’t overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly for that perfect fudgy texture. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.