Ingredients:
For Brownies:1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g)3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate3/4 cup sugar (150g)2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)1/4 cup cocoa powder (25g)1/4 tsp saltFor Chocolate Frosting (Ganache):1/2 cup milk chocolate chips2 tbsp butter2 tbsp milk or heavy cream2 tbsp Nutella (optional, for shine like in photo)
Method:
1. Make Brownie Batter:
Melt butter + chocolate in microwave or double boiler. Let cool 2 mins. Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one by one + vanilla. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.2. Bake:
Pour into a small 7×7 inch pan lined with parchment. Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 18-22 minutes. Center should be slightly fudgy – don’t overbake or it will be dry.3. Cool Completely:
This is important! Let brownies cool 1 hour, then cut into 4 squares.4. Make Frosting:
Melt chocolate chips + butter + milk on low heat. Stir until smooth and glossy. Add Nutella if you want that thick shiny frosting like in your photo.5. Frost:
Spread thick layer of frosting on each brownie with a spoon, make swirls like in the photo. Put in fridge for 15 mins to set.Stays fudgy for 4 days in that same container.