Cráve Delice
Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with Nutella, with a soft centre and deep chocolate flavour.
Recipe by Mohammad Abdul Wahaab
Ingredients
- 100g butter — ½ cup
- 90g Nutella — ⅓ cup
- 2 eggs
- 200g sugar — 1 cup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 65g all-purpose flour — ½ cup
- 25g cocoa powder — ¼ cup
- Extra Nutella, for swirling (optional)
Method
- Melt the butter and Nutella
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the Nutella and stir until completely combined and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Whisk the eggs and sugar
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Mix until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture becomes pale yellow. Do not overmix.
3. Add the vanilla and salt
Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Add the Nutella mixture
Pour the melted butter and Nutella mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients
Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl. Gently fold until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
6. Transfer to the pan
Pour the brownie batter into a lined baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Remove air bubbles
Firmly tap the pan on the counter 4–5 times to release any large air bubbles.
8. Add the Nutella swirl
If using, add small spoonfuls of Nutella over the surface. Use a toothpick or knife to create swirls.
9. Bake
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 20–25 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Insert a toothpick into the centre; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
10. Cool and serve
Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into pieces. For fudgier brownies, avoid overbaking—the centre should still be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
