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September 27, 2012 By Tina Dawson 24 Comments

Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you’ve ever had!

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST EVER Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you've ever had the privilege to enjoy!

True love of chocolate cake is what got me started on baking, but I’ve always found brownies to be extremely fascinating. They taste almost as delicious as a perfectly frosted cake,  but take just a fraction of the time and effort. There’s no sifting flour, no eggs that need to be whipped into a frenzy, in fact even hand-held whisks are optional, and most days I just use a mini spatula to bring everything together! But at the end of it all, you get a rich, decadent slice that is nothing short of perfection!

My search for the perfect brownie ended when I found these – while watching Donna Hay’s cooking show ‘Fast Fresh and Simple’ on TLC. Ever since that day, these are the only brownies I’ve made, and nothing else seems to be good enough!

And if I told you how simple they are, you would think I’m crazy or lying. And the clean-up is a joke!

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST EVER Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you've ever had the privilege to enjoy!

I use a heat-proof pan to weigh the ingredients (butter, sugar and cocoa) on a kitchen scale – then transfer the same pan to the stove for the butter and sugar to melt into a creamy, smooth, chocolaty emulsion.

Once it’s had some time to cool down, crack open the eggs and stir until it resembles a runny batter. Weigh the flour on a piece of foil (and use the same foil to line the cake tin!) and tip it into the batter along with some vanilla and a splash of coffee! The coffee and vanilla act as an accent to the chocolate, the way a gorgeous frame showcases a work of art.

Transfer the batter to the cake tin (lined with foil), sprinkle nuts and bake! Unwrap foil, as the Chocolate Fudge Brownies cools. Wipe down the cake tin (you don’t even have to wash it) and you’re done!

Have some ice-cream in the fridge? How about some of this homemade 5-ingredient VEGAN + GF Chocolate Sauce? You’ve just got yourself a kick-ass dessert, ready-to-serve at a moment’s notice and you didn’t even have to break a sweat for it!

I’ve made these Chocolate Fudge Brownies countless times and no one’s ever stopped with just one slice – it’s that good!!!! 🙂 Be it a bake sale or just a ‘howdy new neighbor’ sorta thing, these brownies will get the job done!!!

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST EVER Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you've ever had the privilege to enjoy!

Just make sure you use the best cocoa you can get your hands on – I save the Hershey’s Specialty Dark Cocoa for these. And switch up the nuts topping each time, so you end up with a different kinda brownie each time – I usually shuffle between chocolate chips, walnuts, Pecan, Hazelnuts and Cacao nibs, using two of each for every bake!

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST EVER Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you've ever had the privilege to enjoy!

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here!

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Created by Tina Dawson on August 3, 2016

With Cacao nibs, cocoa and nuts, these would be the BEST EVER Nutty Chocolate Fudge Brownies you've ever had the privilege to enjoy!

  • Prep Time:10m
  • Cook Time:35m
  • Total Time:45m
  • Serves: 16
  • Yield: 16 slices

Ingredients

  • 150 g (5.2 oz) unsalted butter, cold.
  • 275 g (9.7 oz) sugar
  • 75 g (2.6 oz) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 75 g (2.6 oz) plain flour
  • 2 handfuls of nuts/cacao nibs, chopped coarsely
  • A splash of coffee (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F. Grease and line a 20 cm / 8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper / foil.
  2. Heat butter, sugar and cocoa in a heavy bottomed saucepan until everything is combined and molten.
  3. Transfer into a mixing bowl and let it cool down.
  4. Add one egg at a time, whisking well in between each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract, coffee (optional). Fold in the flour and half the chopped nuts.
  6. Transfer into the prepared cake tin, sprinkle remaining nuts on top and bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely while it's still inside the tin, and cut into squares. Serve with ice cream, or just as is. This brownie needs no company!
Source: Adapted from Donna Hay
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Filed Under: All Recipes, American, Chocoholics Anonymous, Chocolate, Cuisines, Desserts Tagged With: brownie, cacao nibs, Cakes, Chocolate, Dessert, Egg, nuts

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Comments

  1. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    August 9, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    Seriously if I showed this to my husband and daughter right now…I would have to go into the kitchen and make them. A chocoholic’s dream come true right here.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      You should probably make these anyway, they’re so easy!

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Your photos are absolutely stunning! I love Donna Hay too, but would you believe I’ve never made her brownies before? I’ll have to bake these ASAP!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Thanks Lucy! I think these are just the most brilliant of all her recipes! Just the simplicity factor alone sets it apart!

      Reply
  3. Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:19 am

    I’ve been craving chocolate all week and I totally need to splurge and make these brownies! I love that it’s made with a little coffee, too as those are the best brownies!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Ain’t that right, Jessica! Make yourself a batch, and invite some friends over too!

      Reply
  4. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:18 am

    These brownies look so yummy. Talk about fudgy, shall we? Mmmmm. Great recipe. I love that you added coffee, it always intensifies the flavor!!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:29 am

      So true, thanks Elaine!

      Reply
  5. Molly Kumar says

    August 9, 2017 at 10:27 am

    What a fabulous looking brownie and I love the combination of a tad bit of coffee with chocolate…it brings out the rich chocolate flavor even more:) Would have to try them soon !!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:00 am

      Coffee and chocolate were meant to be! <3

      Reply
  6. Jagruti says

    August 9, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Thanks for sharing, truly a delicious recipe to make.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:00 am

      Thanks Jagruti!

      Reply
  7. uma says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Looks sooo tempting.. ?
    Since i am a vegetarian.. Could U pls help me with egg substitute and proportion of the same ?

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 11, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      I’m sorry Uma, but I’ve never tried this recipe without eggs. If you want an eggless cake recipe – there’s a Microwave fudge brownie and Dark Fudge Chocolate Cupcakes recipe here.
      Just remember, brownies without eggs will be ‘too fudgy’.
      Hope it helps!!

      Reply
  8. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:03 am

    Totally rich and decadent! The way brownies should be! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 9, 2016 at 11:59 am

      So true Christina!

      Reply
  9. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Those brownies look so chocolaty and so moist.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 8, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      It really is Peter, the best I’ve ever tasted!

      Reply
  10. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    August 8, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    You’re killing me slowly with those chocolately pictures!!!! Gotta get my hands on one of these!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 8, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Ha ha! It’s super easy Gwen! Child’s play!

      Reply
  11. Kushi says

    August 8, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I want to grab some right now. Looks so moist and chewy!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 8, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Oh it really is Kushi! You should make yourself a batch!

      Reply
  12. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    August 8, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Oh yum- Somehow I’ve never made brownies, but I love eating them! What a great idea to add a splash of coffee- I love that!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      August 8, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Oh Sarah, then these are a great first batch! It’s super simple, fast and incredibly delicious!

      Reply

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