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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » The best fudge topped brownie recipe

    Published: Dec 14, 2021 · Modified: Sep 21, 2022 by Cari · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    The best fudge topped brownie recipe

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    My son isn't a dessert person, which made me wonder how he was even my child. However, over the years we've found his love for all things chocolate. Chocolate cake is the only cake he'll eat and these fudge topped brownies are his absolute favorite.

    The best fudge topped brownies

    Ingredients

    • salted butter 
    • canola oil
    • sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • milk
    • cinnamon
    • all purpose flour
    • unsweetened cocoa 
    • salt
    • chocolate chips
    • condensed milk
    • dark chocolate chips
    • brewed espresso coffee

    Directions

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
    • Combine melted butter, oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla; beat until lighter in color.
    The best fudge topped brownies
    Sifting the cocoa powder into the wet ingredients.

    • Sift in flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chocolate chips and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    The best fudge topped brownies
    Fudge brownie batter
    • Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top out evenly.
    • Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until the centre of the brownies in the pan no longer jiggles and is just set to the touch (the brownies will keep baking after they're removed from the oven).
    • Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
    The best fudge topped brownies
    Brownies fresh out of the oven
    • While your brownies are cooling, make your fudge topping. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and condensed milk. Stir constantly until combined then add your espresso coffee and continue to stir for another minute. Pour the fudge over the cooled brownies.
    • Once the fudge has cooled, cut the brownies into 9 squares.
    The best fudge topped brownies

    What's the secret ingredient?

    These fudge topped brownies actually have two secret ingredients. The first being a pinch of cinnamon in the brownie batter. The cinnamon adds a great complexity and richness to the flavor of the brownies.

    The second secret ingredient is freshly brewed espresso coffee in the chocolate fudge topping. This fudge is actually the same fudge I use in my triple chocolate cake. Coffee and chocolate make a perfect pairing.

    What makes brownies fudgy?

    Fudgy brownies have a much higher fat to flour ratio. For these brownies you see there's equal parts butter and flour. Cake like brownies had much more flour and the addition of baking powder.

    What equipment you'll need?

    You'll need the following:

    • Parchment Paper
    • 8x8 baking pan
    • Double boiler
    • Mixing bowl & whisk

    Hot tips

    • Use HOT melted butter to make sure you get that crackle top
    • Use good quality chocolate
    • I personally like to slice the brownies before adding the fudge layer on top.
    The best fudge topped brownies

    Variations and Mix-ins

    • Nuts like walnuts or pecans would be a great addition.
    • Peanut butter chips, Caramel or butterscotch chips are also fun mix ins.
    • Marshmallows can also be mixed in
    • For any desired addition, only add ½ a cup.

    Storage

    To store your brownies, place them in an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature for upto 3 days.

    The best fudge topped brownies

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    The best fudge topped brownies
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    Best Fudge Topped Brownies

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time38 mins
    cooling time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 13 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9 brownies
    Calories: 775kcal
    Author: Cari

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 ¼ cup sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ chocolate chips
    • Fudge Topping:
    • 1 cup condensed milk
    • 1 ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    • 2 Tablespoon brewed espresso coffee

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
    • Combine melted butter, oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla; beat until lighter in color.
    • Sift in flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chocolate chips and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    • Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top out evenly. Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until the centre of the brownies in the pan no longer jiggles and is just set to the touch (the brownies will keep baking after they're removed from the oven).
    • Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
    • While your brownies are cooling, make your fudge topping. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and condensed milk. Stir constantly until combined then add your espresso coffee and continue to stir for another minute. Pour the fudge over the cooled brownies.
    • Once the fudge has cooled, cut the brownies into 9 squares.

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    Notes

    Optional add-ins for the brownies: chopped pecans, walnuts, peanut butter chips, almonds, dried fruits or peanuts
    To store your baked cookies, place them in an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature for upto 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg
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    My name is Cari and I'm the person behind FatgirlHedonist.com. I'm born and raised in Miami (Hialeah if you'd like specifics) and proud Latina. I'm a single mom to a very curious toddler. I completed a culinary program in high school that made my love of food blossom, but my career went in a very different direction. No matter what turns my life has taken, cooking, baking and eating have always been three of my favorite activities. I'm lucky enough that I can have this blog as an outlet for those three passions.

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