FAQs

How long  do Brownies need to be baked?

You can bake these Brownies between 25 - 30 minutes. If you prefer them gooey with a good wobble, bake for 25 minutes. Bake for 28 - 30 minutes makes for a fudge Brownie. 32 - 33 minutes will give you a cakey Brownie.

Can Brownies be frozen?

Yes. Brownies freeze really well for up to 3 months.

Can brownies be left out?

They can be left out for up to a week in a air tight container but if you live in a hot country, I would suggest that you keep them in the fridge.

Can Brownies go in the fridge?

Yes, because they are so gooey I would suggest keeping them in the fridge for 1 hour after cooling to allow them to set fully. Bring to room temperature (10 - 20 minutes) before serving. Do note though, that keeping them in the fridge for too long can dry them out so they are best kept at room temperature in a airtight container or metal tin once they have set.

When are brownies done?

They are done and ready to eat at the 25 minute mark.

When are brownies undercooked?

Brownies should not be eaten when undercooked as they contain Eggs. The internal temperature should be 73 C/165 F.

Why are my brownies cakey?

Cooking for longer then 30 minutes makes the Brownies Cakey.

Why are my brownies dry?

Usually a cakey brownie is down to overbaking. This will usually make them crumbly. Incorrect storage will also dry them out. In order to revive them, you can serve them very slightly warmed with ice cream. You can also top with a ganache or chocolate spread.

How to Store Brownies

Storage for Brownies is quite simple.

How to store Brownies in the Fridge 

These keep well in the fridge in an airtight container or on the counter top for a week. if it is super hot where you are, they must be keep them in the fridge or they will lose their structure. Otherwise the counter top is fine.

How to store Brownies in the Freezer 

Brownies keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months in a airtight container or wrapped in 2 layers of cling film followed by one layer of tin foil. Don’t forget to label and date them!

How to serve

Bring back to room temperature for 2 - 3 hours before serving. You can do this in the fridge or on the counter top.

Tips to make The BEST Homemade Dark Chocolate Brownies

Fridge time

Keep them in the fridge and serve at room temperature or slightly warm in the microwave before eating. Chocolate Use Dark Chocolate that is between 55 - 70% for best results.

Baking Paper

Allow some overhang, to make it easier to lift the Brownies out of the tin.

Use room temperature ingredients

Using room temperature ingredients. Fridge cold ingredients (especially eggs and butter) may cause problems with the mixing of ingredients.

Wait for them to cool completely before serving

Letting them cool completely makes for the best brownies - just the right balance between gooey and fudge. 

Variations

You can add Chocolate Chips into the batter. You can add Nuts such as Walnuts, Macademia, Pecans. You can also add a swirl of Caramel or Cheesecake at the end. You can add a Biscoff or Nutella spread and swirl it through the batter at the end.. Try adding your favouite snacks such as Pretzels, M&Ms, Snickers.