The best fudge topped brownie recipe

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.

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 to make these the perfect fudgy brownies?

You'll need the following:

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

Tips for making the BEST fudge topped brownies

• 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.

What mix-ins can I add to my brownies?

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.

Print Recipe

Best Fudge Topped Brownies

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time38 mins

cooling time30 mins

Total Time1 hr 13 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, dessert

Servings: 9 brownies

Calories: 317kcal

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.

Notes

Optional add-ins for the brownies: chopped pecans, walnuts, peanut butter chips, almonds, dried fruits or peanuts

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 317kcal