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French Silk Brownies

Indulge in these rich and decadent French Silk Brownies, combining fudgy brownie texture with a silky-smooth chocolate topping.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Heavy cream, full-fat
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, gradually adding it to the butter mixture.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the topping by melting the semisweet chocolate chips and mixing them with the heavy cream.
  10. Finish by pouring the melted chocolate mixture over the cooled brownies, and chill before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better consistency. Do not overmix the batter to keep it fudgy.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: French Silk Brownies, chocolate dessert, fudgy brownies