Description
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this decadent chocolate dessert that combines rich cocoa, buttery texture, and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to offer a moist, fudgy treat that sparks joy and festivity with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugar and Add-ins
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking your dessert evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture turns light in color and fluffy in texture, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for added aromatic flavor.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a baking dish adequately to prevent sticking and pour the batter into the dish, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the dessert is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the dessert to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving to help it set and maintain its shape.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- For extra richness, consider substituting half the butter with a high-quality dark chocolate melted and cooled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Optionally, add a handful of chopped nuts for added texture.
