faqs

can they be made in a mini muffin pan?

Yes they can. Grease well then halve the quantity of the batter. Dollop spoonfuls of batter into the muffin rounds. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes.

what is a substitute for eggs in brownie mix?

For each egg you would substitute: ½ Mashed Banana 1 tablespoon flaxseed ground, then mixed with 3 tablespoon Water (needs to rest first till it becomes gel like). 4 tablespoon Yoghurt 4 tablespoon Buttermilk 4 tablespoon Condensed Milk (but this is incredibly sweet) 4 tablespoon Silken Tofu

why is the middle of my brownie not cooking?

In this recipe, the centre of the brownies will remain gooey. It will need cooling time to set.

what does white sugar do in brownies?

White sugar is not as moist as brown sugar. Therefore adding some white sugar to a brownie or making a brownie just with white sugar, creates a chewier brownie.

how long do you bake brownies for?

Depending on how you like your Brownies, you may want to bake them for longer and baking time does vary. When these come out of the Oven at 25 minutes they still have a slight wobble and are really gooey. I let them cool before placing them in the fridge for 2 hours for a really chewy Brownie. At 30 minutes, they have a wobble too but not as much. This is how long I like to bake them. You can also bake them a little longer - 4 minutes for a more cake like Brownie.

can brownies be frozen?

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

can brownies be left out?

These brownies can be left out for up to a week in an airtight container or metal tin but if you live in a hot country, I would suggest that you keep them in the fridge.

can brownies go in the fridge?

We place the Brownies in the fridge to set. Yes, however keeping them in the fridge for extended periods will dry them out.  As they are so gooey once baked, also them to cool and then place  them in the fridge for 1 hour to allow them to set fully. Bring them to room temperature (remove from fridge 10 – 20 minutes before serving).

when are brownies done?

Brownies are ready to eat at the 25 minute mark.

when are brownies undercooked?

Brownies are under cooked when their internal temperature is lower then 73 C/165 F.

why are my brownies cakey?

Over baking brownies (longer than 30 minutes) makes Brownies cakey.

why are my brownies dry?

This is down to overbaking which results in a dry, crumbly brownie. Incorrect storage also dries them out. If you do over bake them, slightly reheat in the microwave before serving. You can also serve with a ganache or chocolate spread.

how to store brownies

Fridge  These keep well in an airtight container or tin in the fridge or on the counter top for a week. If it is particularly hot where you are, keep them in the fridge. Freezer  Brownies freeze well up to 3 months in a good airtight container or wrapped in 2 layers of cling film followed by one layer of tin foil. Defrost  At room temperature for 2 - 3 hours before serving.

tips for brownies 

They may be difficult to cut once cool and that is ok if you like gooey Brownies but if you don't my top tip for really chewy Brownies:

fridge time

Brownies need time to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Beyond that, keep them in the fridge if it is hot where you are or on the counter top in a metal tin and serve cold or slightly warm in the microwave before eating.  Too long in the fridge can dry them out so try to keep them on a counter top in a tin if possible. Chocolate Use Dark Chocolate for the Brownie batter! Chocolate Chips I used regular Supermarket Chocolate Chips for the milk and white chocolate in this recipe. Your batter shouldn't be too warm when mixing them in because they can melt. For the Dark Chocolate, I used a cooking chocolate from a Supermarket. Baking Paper Allow some overhang, to make it easier to lift the Brownies out of the tin.

variations

There are endless variations for Brownies: Coffee Adding 3 teaspoon of Instant Coffee to the Brownie mix intensifies the chocolate flavour. Or add espresso powder into the batter. This enhances the chocolate flavour in these homemade brownies and gives a really rich chocolate flavor. Chocolate Add your favourite Chocolates into the mix – Anything from Twix, Snickers, Quality Street, Celebrations, Terry’s Chocolate Orange. Biscuits Add your favourite Biscuits into the batter – Digestives, Bourbons, Oreos. Cereals Add Cereals into the batter! Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Crunchy Nut - whatever you like! Nuts Stir in some Nuts such as Walnuts, Macademia, Pecans. In my experience Pistachios don’t work as well. Tea Add some tea some as Matcha or Darjeeling into the batter. Spices Add Spices such as Cardamom. Citrus Add some zest such as Orange, Lime or Lemon. Spreads, Syrups, Cream Cheese Add a swirl of Caramel or Cheesecake at the end. Add a Biscoff or Nutella spread and swirl it through the batter at the end. Snacks Try adding your favouite snacks such as Pretzels, M&Ms.