Mocha Chocolate Brownies
Mocha Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 200g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 125g butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light olive oil
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp strongly brewed espresso coffee
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 litre vanilla ice-cream, to serve
Chocolate sauce
- 200g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 200ml thickened cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 3cm-deep, 16cm x 25cm (base) slab pan. Line with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at both long ends.
- 2
Place chocolate and butter in a large, heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (50%) for 1 minute or until almost melted. Stir with a metal spoon until smooth. Add brown sugar and oil. Stir to combine. Whisk in eggs and coffee.
- 3
Sift flour, baking powder and cocoa together over chocolate mixture. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold mixture (be careful not to over-mix). Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until top begins to crack. Remove from oven and set aside for 30 minutes.
- 4
Make chocolate sauce: Meanwhile, combine chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth.
- 5
Cut brownies and place in serving bowls. Top with 1 scoop of ice-cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve.
