One-Bowl Fudgy Brownie Recipe
This One-Bowl Fudgy Brownie recipe is the ultimate solution for chocolate lovers who want a decadent, rich dessert without the mountain of dishes. By combining simple pantry staples in a single bowl, you create a brownie with a crackly top and a dense, fudgy center that rivals any gourmet bakery.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Large Egg: 1, room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/3 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the granulated sugar and whisk vigorously by hand until the mixture is well combined and slightly gritty.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk for about one minute until the batter becomes smooth and shiny. This step is crucial for achieving that classic crackly brownie top.
- Sift in Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly into the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter. Mix only until no streaks of flour remain; overmixing at this stage will result in a cake-like texture rather than a fudgy one.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with your spatula. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- The Toothpick Test: Insert a toothpick into the center. For the perfect fudgy consistency, it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached, not completely clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This setting time ensures the fudgy interior holds its shape.
