Wednesday 9 July 2014

Chocolate Cake Brownies

My family always likes brownies.  These are more cake like with a rich ganache like icing.  Substitute semi sweet chocolate if you can't find bittersweet.

6 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp sour cream
3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

GLAZE
4 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup 35% cream
1 tbsp cornsyrup


  • Melt chocolate and butter together in microwave using 20 second intervals
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a 13 x 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper
  • Add sugar to chocolate and butter mixture with mixer
  • Scrape down sides and add the eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed between additions.
  • Add the vanilla and beat on low until blended.
  • Blend in sour cream.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients and add to chocolate mixture.  Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping down sides.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 20 to 25 min or until just firm to the touch.

Glaze

  • Chop chocolate finely and place in a medium bowl.  Boil cream and pour over chocolate.
  • Let stand for several minutes.  Stir until smooth
  • Add the corn syrup and stir until smooth.
  • With a spoon, pour glaze over brownies.
  • Refrigerate. 

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