Dark chocolate (min. 60% cocoa) 200g
Unsalted butter 110g
White sugar 150g
Brown sugar 50g (adds moisture)
3 large eggs
All-purpose flour 100g
Unsweetened cocoa powder 20g
Vanilla essence.
Step-by-step preparation
Melt the base: Preheat the oven to 180Ā°C. Melt the chocolate together with the butter in a double boiler or in the microwave (in 30-second intervals to avoid burning it).Beat the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with both types of sugar and the vanilla. There's no need to whip them, just mix well until the mixture lightens slightly.Combine: Pour the melted chocolate over the egg mixture and mix gently.
Dry ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt over the mixture. Fold in with a spatula just until no longer visible traces of flour.
Baking: Pour into a square baking tin (approx. 20×20 cm) lined with baking paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes.The secret: When you insert a toothpick, it should come out with a few damp crumbs stuck to it. If it comes out clean, you've overcooked it.
Walnuts: Add 80g of chopped walnuts at the end if you like a crunchy texture.
Cold: Let it cool completely before cutting. The texture improves significantly after a couple of hours.
by SofiaAndrea25