This was the boy's first day of school chocolate cake. I know, it isn't chocolate cake, but we ran out of time.
It's full on chocolate, so that's all that matters.
After he finished school, we walked into town to our local bookshop. First we headed upstairs to the cafe so Cooper could enjoy a slice of cake and a hot chocolate, then down to the bookshop so he could choose some books.
We must have spent a couple of hours in the book shop, sitting on the floor surrounded by books, then my husband met us and we took a walk with our dogs along the River Tay. By the time we got home there was little time for baking. I couldn't let him down, so brownies it was and while they baked I popped on some pasta for dinner.
This recipe is super easy and quick. I have to be honest and tell you I didn't make my own buttercream for the top this time. I had an emergency tub of Betty Crocker Chocolate Buttercream, so that saved us even more time.
When the bake was cool, I topped it with half a tub of buttercream then added Maltesers and chocolate sprinkles as a finishing touch. I covered the tray and popped it in the fridge overnight. The next day when we tried a piece, it was gloriously fudgey and the perfect chocolate hit.
I made these with dairy, but it's an easy recipe to turn dairy-free. I've added my dairy-free alternatives to the recipe if you're vegan. Either way do try this.
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Malteser Fudge Brownies
Quick chocolate brownies that turn gloriously fudgey when left in the fridge overnight. For extra indulgence they are topped with chocolate buttercream, Maltesers and sprinkles, but this is optional. Vegan version too.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 200g butter (or dairy free spread)
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g light brown sugar
- 80g plain flour, sieved
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan/350f/gas mark 4.2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain marie (a bowl over gently simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water or the chocolate could seize)3. Whisk the eggs (or flax eggs) with the sugar & vanilla extract and pinch of salt until light and frothy, then pour in the chocolate mixture and mix in.4. Fold in the flour and pour the brownie batter in a lined square brownie pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.5. Leave to cool then pop in the fridge overnight. For extra luxury top with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.6. Enjoy!FLAX EGGS: Whisk 1 tbsp freshly ground flax seeds (linseeds) with 3 tbsp water to make one flax egg. Triple the quantity for this recipe. Leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
Details
Total time: Yield: Makes 16 Brownies
If you like these brownies, try my Oreo Chocolate Tiffin (vegan), Mars Bar Slice or my vegan Fudgy Pineapple and Chocolate Brownies.
Go on, be good to yourself!
Looks like a great way to spend the afternoon after the first day of school. I'd like a piece of this slice.
ReplyDeleteIt really was. Building memories.
DeleteOoh, those are lovely looking, and happy first day of classes to the Coop!
ReplyDeleteIn his honor we baked chocolate lava cake and put some Skor bars inside. It's goopy and crispy all at once. Cheers to a great year!
Awwww he would have loved that, I'll tell him. He may want a photo, so you may need to make another one.
DeleteThese look so chocolatey and delicious and are an equal match to any chocolate cake. Cooper must have been delighted with them.
ReplyDeleteHe was and has enjoyed them as a treat all week, although we have shared them.
DeleteI always love chocolate brownies - though personally I tend to pop them in the microwave and warm them up a bit rather than chilling them...
ReplyDeleteYes they are good like that too, although I'd need custard with them in they were heated.
DeleteBring these to the next baking club meeting pleeeeease!!!
ReplyDeleteTime with Cooper is so much more important than making your own buttercream. Glad you managed to make a chocolate bake and I'm sure he was delighted with the result. He is growing up fast!
ReplyDeleteThose look positively wonderful - wish I had one on my plate now with a cup of coffee!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe. I'll have to rope in my step grand-daughters for a baking session.
ReplyDeleteI made these and they were amazing! Though I've just gone to make them a second time and realised I didn't add the flour and salt as they aren't in the instructions...are these meant to be added on with everything else? I'm happy to leave them out again to be honest as they were so good without!
DeleteMy mistake it was just the salt I missed out! Lol
DeleteOh well, these things happen and you are right I forgot to say when to add the salt. It's just a little flavour element so they are ok without it and it can be added at any time. I will make sure to add it in. Funny that it worked without the flour. I think you just invented a new brownie ;)
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