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French Silk Brownies Recipe

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Indulge in these rich and decadent French Silk Brownies, featuring a fudgy cocoa-infused base topped with a smooth and glossy semisweet chocolate ganache. Perfectly balanced with buttery undertones and a silky finish, these brownies offer a luxurious dessert experience that’s simple to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Ganache Topping

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
  2. Combine butter and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, making sure all dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to maintain proper texture, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Mix in flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter which can make brownies tough.
  6. Spread batter: Pour and evenly spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy texture.
  8. Prepare ganache: While the brownies bake, place chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream and unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, careful not to boil.
  9. Combine ganache: Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate, then whisk until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  10. Cool brownies and apply ganache: Remove brownies from the oven and let them cool slightly in the pan. Pour the warm ganache evenly over the brownies.
  11. Set ganache and serve: Spread the ganache evenly across the surface and allow the brownies to cool completely so the ganache sets firmly before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
  • Make sure the heavy cream is hot but not boiling to prevent the ganache from becoming grainy.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely for the ganache to set properly, which makes slicing easier and cleaner.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For an extra chocolate boost, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate chips over the ganache before it sets.

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