Double Down Chocolate Delight
Indulge your chocolate cravings with the ultimate **Double Down Chocolate Delight**, a rich and decadent dessert perfect for any chocoholic! This recipe combines a fudgy cocoa-infused brownie base with a smooth, glossy dark chocolate ganache topping, creating a double layer of irresistible chocolate bliss. Enhanced with semisweet chocolate chips for pockets of melty goodness, this dessert is a true masterpiece. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and straightforward steps, it’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar, these luscious brownies are ideal for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a showstopping treat. Prepare to double down on flavor and wow your guests with this sensational chocolate creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid. Let it cool slightly, then whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
While the brownie base is baking, prepare the ganache topping. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam (do not let it boil).
Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Once the brownie base is out of the oven, allow it to cool completely in the pan. Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled brownies using an offset spatula.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the ganache.
Once the ganache has set, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles.
Dust the tops with powdered sugar (optional) before serving. Enjoy your Double Down Chocolate Delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.6 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.6 g | 803% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 926 mg | 309% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 830.6 g | 302% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.3 g | 330% | |
| Total Sugars | 572.7 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 60.5 mg | 336% | |
| Potassium | 4654 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
