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Crackly top Black Cocoa Brownies cut into squares on a white background.
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Black Cocoa Brownies

These crackly top black cocoa brownies are rich and deep with black cocoa flavor! They're really easy to make and taste amazing served with ice cream.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed, can be light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk the butter, oil, and sugar for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix vigorously for 1 minute or until slightly paler in color.
  • Sift the flour, cocoa, and salt into the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. 
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Bake until the middle no longer jiggles. The tops will be just set, and will continue to bake in the pan as it cools. If you insert a toothpick into the center the toothpick should come out with some fudgy crumbs. This will provide a very fudgy type brownie. 
  • Remove and cool to room temperature. 

Notes

My Black Cocoa Powder Guide explains everything you need to know about black cocoa. 

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg