Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate together over a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and eggs, whisking until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
- Gradually stir in melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cooled brownies, spreading evenly.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill the brownies to set the mousse layer properly.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or berries for added presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking and assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg