Caramel Brownies
Craving a rich, decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these Caramel Brownies. These brownies are the perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and smooth salted caramel, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. The deep, fudgy texture is complemented by a swirl of homemade salted caramel sauce, creating a luxurious dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (20oz/565g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) water
- 2/3 cup (4oz/115g) bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (8floz/225ml) flavorless oil (sunflower, vegetable, canola, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2oz/213g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (2 2/3oz/76g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Signature Salted Caramel Sauce (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8x8 square cake pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal after baking.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, water, and chopped chocolate. Heat the mixture gently in the microwave or over a double boiler until the chocolate is melted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Let it cool slightly.
- Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, whisk in the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to remove any lumps and ensure even mixing.
- Gradually fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until the batter is just combined with no streaks of flour.
- Take 1/4 cup of Signature Salted Caramel Sauce and gently swirl it into the brownie batter using a spoon. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the top and swirl with a skewer or knife. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick. If it comes out with moist crumbs, the brownies are done.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce if desired.