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French Silk Brownies Recipe

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Deliciously rich and silky French Silk Brownies with a fudgy texture topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. These indulgent brownies combine a moist cocoa-filled base with a creamy ganache finish, perfect for dessert or a special treat.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Ganache Topping

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and creamy.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until fully incorporated, creating a smooth chocolate mixture.
  4. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they blend smoothly, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  5. Combine Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough brownies.
  6. Prepare Pan and Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Make Ganache: While brownies bake, place chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream and unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s hot and simmering but not boiling.
  8. Combine Ganache: Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  9. Finish Brownies: Once the brownies are out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly in the pan before pouring the warm ganache evenly over the top.
  10. Set and Serve: Let the ganache-topped brownies cool completely to set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to prevent dense brownies.
  • Use good quality semisweet chocolate for a richer ganache.
  • The ganache must be poured over slightly cooled brownies to avoid melting through but still spreading easily.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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