If you can’t make date night on valentine’s day, channel your inner Baker with these “Bad” Brownies! Think rich chocolate with a kick of espresso, swirled with raspberry jam like her iconic lip liner. They’re guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Bake like a boss!
Here’s what you need:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Here’s how you do it:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt and mix just until incorporated. Don’t overmix!
- Stir in the espresso until fully blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and swirl in the raspberry jam using a spoon or knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
Combine these melt-in-your-mouth brownies with a decadent ganache is a match made in chocolate heaven.