Soft and Rich Brownie for Christmas
A soft and rich home-baked brownie made with cocoa powder and nuts, baked in the oven.
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A sweet treat baked with sifted cocoa powder, cake flour, and mixed nuts. The secret is bringing the butter and eggs to room temperature ahead of time so they blend smoothly. Baked in a muffin pan for easy serving, it makes a wonderful dessert for a Christmas home party.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servingsOriginal: 6-cup muffin pan
- Cook time
- 25 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Butter80 g
- Sugar80 g
- Egg2
- Milk50 g
- Cocoa powder30 g
- Cake flour100 g
- Baking powder1/2 tsp
- Almonds1/2 cup (or other nuts)
- Leave the butter and eggs at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- Take the milk out of the refrigerator and let it come to lukewarm.
- The amount of sugar makes it moderately sweet; if you like it sweeter, you can add about 2 tbsp more.
- Besides almonds, you can add other nuts (walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds).
Steps
1. Whisk the butter that has softened at room temperature.
2. Add the sugar in 2 to 3 portions, whisking each time to dissolve it.
The amount of sugar makes it moderately sweet; if you like it sweeter, you can add about 2 tbsp more.
3. Once all the sugar is added and completely dissolved...
4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
5. Add the milk and mix lightly...
6. Sift the cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together all at once into the bowl.
7. Add the almonds and other nuts (walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)...
8. Fold gently with a cutting motion just until no dry flour is visible, and the batter is complete.
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9. Portion the batter into a muffin pan and top with sliced almonds and shredded coconut.
10. Bake at 180°C for about 20 to 25 minutes.
Ppunwife's tips
- Because this uses unsweetened cocoa powder, it is not overly sweet, but if you use sweetened cocoa powder, it will turn out quite sweet.
- If you have a large family, double or triple the recipe to make a large brownie and decorate it nicely with white coating chocolate, and it will make a wonderful Christmas cake.
FAQ
How much should I increase the sugar to make it sweeter?
If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add about 2 tbsp more sugar to your liking.
Can I add other nuts besides almonds to the batter?
Yes, you can also use whatever other nuts you have on hand, such as walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.
Is it okay to use sweetened cocoa powder instead of unsweetened?
If you use sweetened cocoa powder, the finished brownies will turn out sweeter compared to using unsweetened cocoa.
