French Silk Brownies
Decadent homemade brownies with a fudgy, chocolaty texture and a silky smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate ganache for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing. Top with chocolate ganache if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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