Choco Fudge Brownies

Dense and fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top, packed with intense cocoa flavor and a hint of espresso for a rich, deep taste.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a small baking tin or line it with parchment paper. 2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. 3. Stir in both sugars until combined. 4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. 5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. 6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. 7. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate or chips if using. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing the top. 9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the top is crackly and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. 10. Let cool before cutting into a single serving brownie.

40g unsalted butter 50g granulated sugar 30g brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 20g all-purpose flour 25g cocoa powder 1/4 tsp espresso powder Pinch of salt Optional: 15g chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips