Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

These chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolaty, fudgy and topped with a chocolate fudge sauce that’s so good you won’t stock licking your fingers. Made with good quality chocolate, brown sugar, a few warm spices and a touch of coffee. These are guaranteed to get your guests asking for the recipe.

It’s been a sweet kinda life on the blog this week and quite the same at home too! Don’t you just love this time of the year? I’ve been busy with Christmas baking. Have you started your Christmas baking yet?

I made a few delicious fruit cakes, these brownies, as well as some cookie jars with assorted cookies for gifts –  Linzer cookies, gingerbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and shortbread cookies.

Well, in all honesty, Christmas reminds me of my mom. This used to be the busiest and best time of the year for her, both in terms of work and financially. Being a single mother, she really had to work extra hard to raise her three kids.

She used to sell Christmas cookies, sweets and treats made to order. Because she was so good at what she did, she’d have orders come in six months in advance. Growing up, I watched her make buckets and buckets of treats, and no matter how tired she got, she always had a smile on her face. And, despite all the stress and kids, who bothered her – she’d respond – yes sweetheart.  Remembering her always gets me going to the kitchen to bake something. Its what makes me feel closest to her. Christmas is the time of year I miss her the most.

About These Chocolate Fudge Brownies

These dark chocolate fudge brownies are rich, dense and indulgent, with a fudge topping that just melts in the mouth. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that’s any chocolate lovers’ ultimate dessert. Made with rich cocoa powder, good quality chocolate, light brown sugar, and infused with a touch of coffee and spices, this brownie will be the best you ever make.
The fudge topping on the top is sweet and needs time to set a bit. But, as you can see, I had no patience, so I cut them before they set. If you can wait, I highly recommend you let the top set for a bit.

Let’s talk Ingredients and Substitutes

• Dark Chocolate – You know how I feel about my chocolate. If you are going to bake with chocolate, use the best quality chocolate you can get. Nothing is worse than to bake a beautiful recipe and realize you didn’t take it to its ultimate luxury.
• Sugar – The white sugar adds a bit of crisp skin on the top and the dark keeps it deliciously soft and moist.
• Eggs – The eggs work as a leavening agent here. Notice we don’t have any baking powder or baking soda in this recipe.
• Cocoa powder – I use Dutch-processed dark cocoa powder. It’s what gives the brownies that dense dark chocolate color and texture.
• Flour – Not much, but adds stability to the brownie. You can use Almond or Coconut flour if you want to make it gluten-free.
• Coffee – 1 tsp is not much you can add more if you prefer. I prefer a subtle hint of coffee.
• Spices – I love the combination of cinnamon or nutmeg with chocolate. They work incredibly in this recipe. And yet, you are free to omit or add your own preferred spice such as gingerbread or pumpkin spice.

Useful Tips and Tools:

• I bake most of my brownies in an 8 x 8 square baking pan so I usually get 12 small or 9 large squares.
• It’s best not to use any electric mixers for making brownies in order to prevent overmixing. So, a bowl and a whisk and spatula are all you need.
• Also, a spatula works great to get every last smear of the batter into the pan.
• Lastly, lining the pan with parchment paper works great for easy cleanup.

How to Make The BEST Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Save/Pin)

For the Brownies

• Preheat oven 170 C /340 F.
• Dissolve the coffee powder in the hot water and set aside to cool.
• Whisk flour, cocoa, spices, and salt in a bowl.
• Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave or double boiler.
• Add both sugars to the melted chocolate-butter mix.
• Followed by eggs, one at a time.
• Next, add vanilla and coffee, if using.
• Followed by the flour and cocoa mixture.
• Mix well to incorporate.
• Pour into an 8 x 8 square line cake pan.
• Bake at 170 C/340 F for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Cool completely.

For the Fudge Glaze

• Heat all fudge ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl until melted
• When all the chocolate is melted, continue to heat the mix at 50% power for 1 more minute stirring at intervals.
• Pour glaze over the brownies and spread evenly.
• Let set in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
• Cut into slices or squares
• Enjoy!

Six tips to making the perfect brownie every single time

1. Use good quality chocolate – Chocolate is the star of the show in brownies, so use good quality chocolate that you like to eat. No compound chocolate, baking chocolate or imitations. I like to use between 60 to 70% Coverture chocolate (Callebaut, Laubeca, Ghiradelli, Godiva are my favorite brands).
2. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. This will prevent overmixing, as well as the proper combining of all ingredients.
3. Line your baking pan with parchment paper so the brownies won’t stick. If possible leave an overhang so you can take the whole slab off the pan to cut into squares. It’s always easier to cut when it is outside the tin as compared to inside the tin.
4. Know your preference – If you like soft, fudgy brownies take them off when the batter is baked but still quite moist. If you like them dense, then let them bake until just set. Remember they will continue to bake as they cool.
5. Timing is key – It’s always best to underbake brownies rather than overbake, so keep a close eye at the end of baking time.
6. Let the brownies cool – This is difficult but so necessary. If you let the brownies cool, you will be able to cut them into nice defined squares. If not, they are too soft so tend to fall apart.

Frequently asked questions

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Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 15 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

Calories: 351kcal

$10

Adjust Servings Here: 18 servings

Description

Make a classic chocolate brownie with a fudge topping for your next family get together. The dark chocolate fudge brownies are rich, fudgy, and decadent. Made with good quality chocolate, brown sugar, a bit of warm spice,s and a touch of coffee. These are guaranteed to get your guests asking for the recipe.

Equipment /Tools

• Square Cake Pan 8 x 8
• Parchment Paper
• Stainless steel mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Baking Tray
• Oven

Ingredients

For the Brownies

• 200 grams (7.05 oz) Dark chocolate
• 200 grams (7.05 oz) Unsalted butter
• 100 grams (0.5 cups) White sugar
• 150 grams (0.68 cups) Light brown sugar
• 3 (3 ) Eggs large
• 55 grams (0.44 cups) All purpose flour
• 50 grams (0.58 cups) Cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp (3 tbsp ) hot water
• 1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) Salt
• 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Coffee powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) Nutmeg

For the Fudge

• 1 cup (10.35 floz) Condensed milk (my homemade recipe here)
• 100 grams (3.53 oz) Dark chocolate
• 55 grams (1.94 oz) Unsalted butter 1/4 stick
• 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) Salt

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 18 servings

Instructions

For the Brownies

• Preheat oven 170 C /340 F.
• Dissolve the coffee powder in the hot water and set aside to cool.
• Whisk flour, cocoa, spices, and salt in a bowl.
• Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave or double boiler.
• Add both sugars to the melted chocolate butter mix.
• Followed by eggs, one at a time.
• Next, add vanilla and coffee.
• Followed by the flour mixture.
• Mix well to incorporate.
• Pour into a 8 x 8 square line cake pan.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. You want the top to set but still be a bit moist. It’s better to err on the side of moist brownies then over dry brownies. 
• Cool completely.

For the Fudge Glaze

• Heat all fudge ingredient in a microwave safe bowl until melted.
• When all the chocolate is melted continue to heat the mix at 50% power for 1 more minute stirring at intervals.
• Pour glaze over the brownies and spread evenly.
• Let set in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
• Cut into slices or squares.
• Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Feature video below – Classic Chocolate Brownie -which is used as the base for this recipe (without the Fudge topping) 

Recipe Video

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Amount Per Serving (85 grams per serving)

Calories 351 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 13.1g66%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 64mg21%

Sodium 149mg6%

Potassium 0mg0%

Carbohydrates 36.2g12%

Fiber 4.3g17%

Sugar 24.2g27%

Protein 5.6g11%

Vitamin A 0IU0%

Vitamin C 0mg0%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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