Giada Brownie Recipe
When you crave a rich, chocolatey dessert, Giada's brownie recipe needs to become your go-to choice.These brownies achieve such an awesome balance between a dense, fudgy center and a slightly crisp top layer, making them simply irresistible.Remember to line your baking dish with parchment paper for effortless removal, ensuring those beautiful edges stay intact.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Nuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Butter an 8-inch square baking dish using 1 teaspoon of butter.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom and two sides of your prepared dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Use a spoon or whisk to ensure these ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts if you're using them.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
- Ensure a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs before removing.