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Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

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These decadent salted caramel brownies feature a rich chocolate ganache topping and a gooey caramel center, combining sweet and salty flavors for an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Transfer the butter-sugar mixture to a mixing bowl. Whisk in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth evenly.
  7. Drizzle salted caramel sauce evenly over the batter layer and gently spread with the back of a spoon without mixing.
  8. Spoon the remaining batter over the caramel layer and smooth the top gently.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. While baking, heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Cool brownies for about 15 minutes. Pour ganache evenly over the top and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the ganache.
  12. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set ganache. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies out, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version. Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free butter and chocolate for dairy-free or vegan versions. Avoid overmixing batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use sea salt flakes like Maldon for best flavor contrast. Warm ganache gently if it thickens before spreading.

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