Ingredients
- 120g dark chocolate
- 50g oil
- 50g butter
- 200g powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 90g all-purpose flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate, oil, and butter. Microwave for 1 minute and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add powdered sugar to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder. Gently fold into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla essence until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Mix in instant coffee to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Fold in chocolate chips for gooey bites.
- Top with ganache or frosting for a richer finish.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
