Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

These squidgy Chocolate Fudge Brownies are a bake sale classic as well as being incredibly moreish! Whisking the eggs and sugar creates a paper-thin crust, which along with the melted butter and cocoa adds a dense, fudgy center to these brownies that is so perfect with a coffee.

Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe Ingredients

• The Fudgy Base:
  • 110g (4 oz) butter
  • 50g (2 oz) cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 225g (8 oz) caster sugar
• The Dry Mix:
  • 50g (2 oz) self-raising flour, sifted
  • 50g (2 oz) pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)

How To Make Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4). Grease a shallow oblong tin (approx. 7 x 11 inches / 18 x 28 cm) and line the base with baking parchment.
2. Melt the fat: Place the butter in a medium saucepan. Melt it gently over low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the sifted cocoa powder until you have a smooth, dark chocolate paste. Let it cool slightly.
3. Whisk the eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar together. You need to whisk thoroughly until the mixture is pale, thick, and moussey (it should leave a trail when you lift the whisk).
4. Combine: Pour the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture. Fold it in gently but thoroughly until combined.
5. Fold the flour: Sift the self-raising flour over the mixture. Add the chopped nuts. Use a large metal spoon to fold everything together using a cutting and turning motion. Stop mixing as soon as the flour streaks disappear to keep them fudgy!
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread it into the corners. Bake on the center shelf of the oven for 30–35 minutes.
7. Check doneness: The brownies are done when the top has a crust and feels springy, but the underneath is still soft and squidgy. A skewer inserted into the center should come out slightly sticky, not bone dry.
8. Cool: Leave the brownies in the tin to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool. Cut into squares once cold.

Recipe Tips!

• The Wobble Test: Do not overbake! If you bake them until they are solid, you will have dry chocolate cake, not brownies. They should still feel a bit soft in the middle when you take them out!
• Cocoa Quality: Delia relies on cocoa powder rather than melted chocolate bars for this recipe. Use a high-quality cocoa with a high fat content for the richest fudge flavor.
• The Whisk: The secret to the papery, crinkly top is whisking the eggs and sugar sufficiently. If you just stir them, the brownies will be heavy and greasy.
• Nutty Texture: Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before chopping. This releases their oils and keeps them crunchy inside the soft brownie!

What To Serve With Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe?

This Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe is a treat that stands on its own, but it loves company! A scoop of high-quality Vanilla Ice Cream melting over a warm brownie is the ultimate dessert experience. For a sharper contrast, serve with a compote of Raspberries or Cherries to cut through the intense cocoa! A hot Espresso or a glass of cold milk is absolutely mandatory for dipping.

How To Store Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

• Room Temp: Store the cut brownies in an airtight tin at room temperature. They keep perfectly for up to 3-4 days and remain squidgy.
• Refrigerate: You can refrigerate them if you like a chewy, cold brownie, but room temperature creates the best fudgy texture.
• Freeze: These freeze brilliantly! Wrap individual squares in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw on the counter for 30 minutes.

Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated per brownie (based on 12 servings).

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