Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

Swans Down self-rising cake flour

1 cup

sugar

0.5 cup

butter

softened

2 unit

eggs

1 unit

baking chocolate

melted

0.25 cup

milk

1 tsp

vanilla

0.5 cup

chopped walnuts

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Grease and flour a square baking pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Melt baking chocolate.

Step 4
~3 min

Soften butter in a large bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Add sugar to the butter and cream together until light and fluffy.

Step 6
~3 min

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour (or regular cake flour, baking powder, and salt).

Step 8
~3 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in the chopped walnuts.

Step 10
~3 min

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 11
~3 min

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.

Step 12
~3 min

Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before cutting into squares.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake.

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Chocolate)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pair with a glass of cold milk.

Top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A classic American dessert often associated with comfort food and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays
Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Birthday
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100