Cakey Brownies

• servings: 24 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 38 minutes

Ingredients

16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter, melted*

2 1/4 cups (447g) granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups (106g) Dutch-process cocoa

1 teaspoon table salt*

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon (14g) King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional; for enhanced chocolate flavor

5 large eggs

1/2 cup (113g) water

1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 cup (113g) chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

1 cup (170g) chocolate chips, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan.

Combine the melted butter and sugar, stirring until smooth.

Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, vanilla, and espresso powder.

Beat in the eggs one at a time. Scrape the bowl, then add the water, stirring until smooth.

Add the flour, nuts, and chips, stirring until thoroughly combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the brownies for 28 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs attached. The brownies should feel set both on the edges and in the center.

Remove the brownies from the oven, and cool them on a rack before cutting and serving. Glaze or frost, if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 51g
• Calories: 197
• Total Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Sodium: 136mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 3g