Description
Decadent chocolate cherry brownies perfect for a sweet date night treat. These brownies boast a rich, fudgy texture with bursts of cherry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 300 g sugar, caster or granulated
- 3 large eggs
- 115 g plain flour
- 70 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 200 g chopped chocolate, dark or milk or both
- 250 g cherries (pitted), cut into halves and quarters
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 C (160 C fan). Butter and line an 8-inch square baking tin with baking paper, ensuring overhang.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and 100g of the sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the remaining 200g of sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour the butter mixture into the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine. Do not overmix.
- Add the chocolate and cherries and fold until evenly incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes, until the top is set and shiny with cracks. A toothpick inserted will have crumbs.
- Cool in the tin for at least 1 hour, or until completely cool. Lift the brownies using the paper overhang, slice into 16 squares, and enjoy.
Notes
- You can bake these brownies in a 9-inch round cake tin.
- For thinner brownies, use a larger rectangular baking tin and reduce baking time.
- For a cakey texture, bake for a few minutes longer.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Use a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for up to 6 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly. Thaw at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 337kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 98mg