Everyone knows brownies are easy! A one-bowl wonder that requires no mixer and only enough patience to wait for them to bake and cool a little before eating. But let’s break it down so you can finally find your own go-to recipe.
If you love chocolate-orange flavors, this chocolate orange brownie is for you! It's simple enough to be made any day and can also hold its own for special events.
INGREDIENTS:
120g milk chocolate
280g dark chocolate (70% is good)
280g butter
150g plain flour
350g light soft brown sugar
6 eggs beaten
Zest of 1 orange
1 milk chocolate (flavoured with real orange oil)
METHOD:
- In a microwave or in a bain-marie melt the dark & milk chocolate and butter together, put aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, sugar and eggs and whisk until mixture is smooth.
- Add the cooled chocolate mix to this bowl and mix until combined. Grate in the zest of one orange and mix in.
- Pour half the batter into a lined 12in X 8in tin.
- Chop up 1/2 a chocolate orange and sprinkle on top of the batter.
- Pour the second half of the batter on top with the second half of the chopped chocolate orange. (Keep some aside for decoration).
- Bake in a preheated oven of 170 degrees for 30 mins.
- When brownies are cooled cut into squares.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate orange.
Enjoy!