Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies
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5
Simple Chocolate Orange Brownies
Description
The brownies begin by melting dark chocolate with salted butter using a double boiler technique, ensuring a smooth and even mixture. In a separate bowl, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt are beaten until thick and pale, creating a light base. The melted chocolate is then incorporated, followed by gently folding in sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and fresh orange zest.
Baked at 350°F (180°C) in a buttered and parchment-lined pan for 30 to 35 minutes, they develop a slightly firm edge while maintaining a tender center. The orange zest adds a fresh, fruity contrast to the deep cocoa flavor, brightening the brownies. They can be dusted with powdered sugar once cooled, if desired.
These brownies offer a balance between chocolate intensity and citrus brightness, suitable as a simple dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces dark chocolate unsweetened, 50 or 60% cacao
- 3 tablespoons butter (salted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), butter an 8x8 inch (20 x 20cm) square pan, then line the pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the parchment paper again.
- In a small bowl over a pot with boiling water (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl), melt the chocolate and butter (stir gently until melted and smooth) set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl add the sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla and the salt and beat on medium speed for 5-7 minutes or until thickened and pale. Then add the melted cooled chocolate and beat 30 seconds, then sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder directly into the bowl and zest, fold gently to combine.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until it begins to pull away from the edges. Let cool and dust with powdered/icing sugar if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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