Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Method

1. Preheat and Prepare

2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder. This helps to remove any lumps and evenly distribute the smaller ingredients throughout the cocoa.

5. Mix Wet Ingredients

6. Blend sugar and melted butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and glossy.

7. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

8. Combine and Bake

9. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.

10. Pour batter into prepared pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. The batter will be thick, so use a spatula to smooth out the top.

11. Bake and Serve

12. Bake:

13. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Be careful not to overbake as this will lead to dry brownies.

14. Cool:

15. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature. This helps them set and makes them easier to cut.

16. Cut and serve:

17. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper as handles. Cut into squares and serve.