Best Belgian Chocolate Brownies | Wee Buns Cookery School

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder + coconut oil

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder + coconut oil reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor.

Melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

Add a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate mixture.

In a separate bowl, add 3 eggs and whisk together with caster sugar until combined.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.

Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.

Gradually whisk in all-purpose flour until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.

Prepare a Swiss roll tin by lining it with baking paper and buttering it.

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.

Bake in the oven at 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional) for about 20 minutes, checking to avoid overcooking.

Cut the brownies gently with a knife after baking.

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