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Chocolate Orange Brownies

Irresistible Chocolate Orange Brownies with a Fudgy Twist

These Chocolate Orange Brownies combine rich chocolate and zesty orange for a deliciously fudgy treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 291
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 200 g butter, chopped Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 200 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped Use semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter touch or dairy-free chocolate for vegan options.
  • 1 large orange, zest Adds a fresh, citrusy aroma.
  • 4 large eggs For a vegan version, use flax eggs or an egg replacer.
  • 350 g caster sugar You can use less sugar or a sugar substitute for a lower-calorie treat.
  • 100 g plain flour Swap with a gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
  • 50 g cocoa powder Dutch-process cocoa powder brings out a deeper richness.
  • 100 g dark chocolate orange, chopped You can omit this for pure chocolate brownies.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Brownie tin
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4) and line a 24 x 20cm brownie tin with baking parchment.
  2. In a non-stick saucepan over low heat, combine 200g of chopped butter, 200g of dark chocolate, and the zest of one large orange. Stir until melted.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 350g of caster sugar until pale and thickened.
  4. Fold the egg mixture into the cooled chocolate mixture gently.
  5. Sift in 100g of plain flour and 50g of cocoa powder, and fold until just combined. Fold in 100g of chopped dark chocolate orange.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared brownie tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  7. Let the brownies cool in the tin for about 20 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For freshness, store cooled brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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