French Silk Brownies
Indulge in the heavenly delight of French Silk Brownies, where rich, fudgy brownie layers meet a velvety French silk topping. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, impressing guests with its stunning appearance and decadent flavor. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create a treat that combines the best of both worldsintense chocolate and creamy silkin just over an hour. Get ready to savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz dark chocolate (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and dark chocolate. Stir in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until well mixed.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs one at a time until glossy.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the silk layer, beat together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then add melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Spread the silk mixture over cooled brownies. Chill for at least two hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg