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Decadent Homemade Brownies

While I love a good fudgy brownie, this cakey brownie with a crispy crust and bits of semi-sweet chocolate is my newest obsession.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Decadent Homemade Brownies
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
  • ¼ cup cake flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate, about 2 ounces, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • In stand mixer, combine sugars, butter and vanilla and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift flours, cocoa and salt in medium bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to butter mixture with mixer on low speed and blend until ingredients are fully combined. (no more than 1 minute)
  • Remove bowl from mixer and fold in finely chopped chocolate by hand using a spatula.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let brownies cool to room temperature in pan.
  • Cover in whipped cream and strawberries.