Divine Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Our Divine Chocolate Fudge Brownies are what every chocolate connoisseur’s dreams are made of. They’re rich and decadent, with just the right amount of fudgy goodness, topped with an exquisite chocolate sauce that you can enjoy hot or cold. We turn our girl into an outside oven by setting it up to cook indirectly, with the lid closed. These brownies are fabulously fudgy and will be a hit at your next barbeque party.
Yields9 large servings, 18 small servings
Ingredients
- Brownies
- 1 cup (126 g) milk or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (114 g) butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (16 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (168 g) white chocolate chips
Chocolate Sauce- 1 1/4 cup (175 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons (75 g) superfine (caster)sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brandy (optional)
DIRECTIONS
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Prepare a grill for indirect heat and preheat it to 325°F (165°C).
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Grease an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan then line with parchment paper. The baking pan needs to be able to be used in a grill, so check the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a baking rack set in the grill when baking to elevate the pan and help shield the cake from direct heat, which will prevent it from burning.
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Using a gas side burner or a stovetop, bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer and place the milk or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and is smooth. This will take 3 to 5 minutes. Set the bowl aside to cool slightly.
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While the chocolate is cooling, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then stir in the salt, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, melted chocolate and white chocolate chips, stirring until well combined and then pour the mixture into the baking pan. Place the pan on the grill over the indirect side and close the lid of the grill. Bake the brownies for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
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Use a gas side burner to make the sauce. In a small saucepan, place the dark chocolate, water, cream, superfine sugar, vanilla, butter and brandy (if using). Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until all the ingredients have melted and the sauce is smooth and has slightly thickened.
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Slice and serve the brownies with the Chocolate Sauce.
