Dark chocolate brownie as good as it gets. Chocolate is, without a doubt, the most loved and desired food by women, always an undisputed protagonist whether it’s simple like mousse, a very soft chocolate cream, or elaborate like the Sacher torte, to name just one. It stimulates the production of serotonin, the mood hormone, and that’s why it helps fight depression. It also contains a substance found in coffee, which helps us stay alert and awake. But the nice thing is that it makes us cheerful thanks to a precious element, anandamide, which fittingly means happiness. You’ve surely tasted or prepared brownies before, a truly easy and quick dessert to make, and even if it can be stored for a week, I think it won’t last beyond the second day. The name of this American dessert refers to their brown appearance, given by the chocolate itself.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven, Microwave, Double Boiler
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 408.83 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.88 (g) of which sugars 20.45 (g)
- Proteins 9.93 (g)
- Fat 25.64 (g) of which saturated 15.39 (g)of which unsaturated 9.29 (g)
- Fibers 8.15 (g)
- Sodium 50.33 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 95 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients to prepare the chocolate brownie
- 5.3 oz dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Tools to prepare the Brownies
- Aluminum Pan
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
Steps to prepare the chocolate brownie
Melt the dark chocolate and butter, place the bowl with the chocolate in the microwave for 3 minutes and then add the butter for another minute. Another method is to melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Let it cool slightly and incorporate the eggs with the sugar, the unsweetened cocoa with the flour. Line a square baking pan with soaked and wrung parchment paper (not having a square pan, I used an aluminum pan) or simply spray a non-stick agent and dust the pan with cocoa. Pour the mixture and level it with a spatula, bake it in a static oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.
I melt the chocolate with the butter
I mix the melted chocolate with the butter into the eggs and sugar
I add the cocoa
and the flour
I spread it in the pan
I level
I add the chocolate chips
Oven at 350°F for 25 minutes
And here it is, my chocolate brownie ready to enjoy.
Notes
The Brownie originated in Chicago. Bertha Palmer commissioned easy-to-make and easy-to-keep sweets since the celebrations were taking place around the city and thus had to have specific characteristics. Even today, these delightful sweet breakfasts can be found in students’ backpacks.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Where were brownies born?
Brownies were born in Chicago in 1892 for the celebrations of the discovery of America then for the 400th anniversary.
How do you melt chocolate in a double boiler?
One of the simplest ways to melt chocolate is definitely using a double boiler. You need to fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil, place a bowl with the chocolate inside, lower the heat, stirring until all the chocolate is melted.
