Description
These gooey chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey with a soft center and a delicate crackly top. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are quick, satisfying, and perfect for any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup egg whites, well shaken
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg whites, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or chunks for extra richness.
Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
A pinch of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze individual squares for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
