The Best Fudgy Brownie

 The Ultimate Fudge Brownie Recipe! These homemade brownies are decadent and stay moist for days. Plus there's a secret ingredient that makes them super chocolatey without being too sweet. 

The only brownie recipe you'll ever need!

• Easy Chocolate Cake - No fancy equipment or tools required. All you need is a pan scraper and a few bowls to make the batter.
• No room temperature ingredients required - you don't have to plan ahead and start making brownies as soon as you remember.
• Fudgiest Center - These things actually stay moist and fudge for days. I made the last batch on Wednesday and had the last piece on Sunday and it was still moist and satisfying.
• Rich Chocolate Flavor - Add cocoa powder and chocolate chips to make these chocolaty rich but not overly sweet.
• Crackly Top - These brownies have a classic irresistible crispy crust.

Brownie's "Secret" Ingredient:

Just like our brownies adding coffee adds a chocolate flavor that doesn't taste like coffee. We use instant coffee granules. The rest of the ingredients are simple and will give you the perfect brownie texture.

How to Make the Best Brownies:

1. Melt the chocolate: Melt together 2 cups chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Let cool for 15 minutes.

2. Wet Ingredients: Whisk together eggs sugar instant coffee granule oil and vanilla extract. Whisk cooled chocolate mixture into egg mixture.

3. Dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour cocoa baking powder and salt then fold these dry ingredients into the chocolate batter until there are no streaks.

4. Pour and bake: Pour brownie batter into prepared pan sprinkle top with reserved 1/2 cup chocolate chips and bake at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes

How Long to Bake Brownies:

Fudge Brownies - Bake for 35-37 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center will soften.

Soft and moist brownies - bake for 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should have moist crumbs.

How to Store Brownies:

• At room temperature - Brownies can be stored at room temperature in a low humidity environment. To keep them fresh and moist cover with plastic wrap directly on the brownies and store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
• Freezer - Chocolate cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. To keep the brownies moist don't cut the brownies until you're ready to eat them.

How to Serve Brownies:

Our favorite way to serve chocolate cake is with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can also try drizzling chocolate on a dollop of whipped cream or top with fresh raspberries.

For frosted brownies: Cover them with chocolate ganache or chocolate cream cheese frosting.