A gooey and delicious treat, these brownies are so easy to make. Try the rich chocolate topping for an even more decadent bake
Total time1 hr and 15 mins
Makes 24
375g good quality dark chocolate375g butter, cut into pieces500g caster sugar6 medium eggs225g plain flour
STEP 1Butter and line a 30cm x 21cm tin. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Break up the chocolate with the butter and melt in the microwave on medium for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.STEP 2Beat the sugar and eggs in a bowl. Stir in the melted chocolate, add the flour and beat well. Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top looks papery and feels slightly wobbly. Leave to cool in the tin.STEP 3If you’re making the topping, break up the chocolate with the butter and melt in the microwave on medium for about 1 minute. Stir until smooth then spread over the cake. Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.
