3 Fudgy Brownie Recipes to Treat Dad This Father’s Day

There’s something quietly profound about baking for someone you love. It’s in the cracking of eggs, the swirl of cocoa, the scent of chocolate rising warm through the kitchen – it’s a language all its own. And on Father’s Day, few things say “thank you” more tenderly than a batch of homemade brownies, rich with flavor and even richer with feeling. Whether your dad loves the classic chocolate, is a fan of nutty pockets of surprises, or is someone who just appreciates the comfort of something sweet, these three fudgy brownie recipes will bring a smile to his face (or make him smile secretly) as you pay a tribute to a man behind them all. One bite, and he’ll taste the time, care, and memories baked into these wholesome brownies. So, try these fudgy brownie recipes for dad’s treat.

5-Ingredient Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup salted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup Cadbury cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Optional:

• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C, and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Take a big mixing bowl, and add the sugar and eggs. Plug in an electric mixer, and beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until perfectly smooth.
3. Add the melted butter and vanilla and whisk to incorporate.
4. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until you have a smooth but thick batter.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The top will set, and a toothpick inserted into the center might have some moist crumbs. You need the center fudgy, don't overbake. They will keep cooking for a while even after the oven has been shut off.
6. Let the brownies cool for 1 hour on a wire rack. Slice and serve, post that.

Easy One Bowl Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Cadbury cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, then grease an 8x8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Take a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, and microwave the butter for 1 minute, until completely melted.
3. Remove from the heat, and add the sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. Add eggs one at a time to the bowl, then add vanilla and whisk for another 1 minute. You should have a smooth and shiny batter.
5. Sift the flour into the batter and mix until the flour is just combined.
6. If using walnuts, fold them in and stir until evenly distributed.
7. Transfer the batter to the brownie pan, and bake for approximately 20 minutes. The edges will set and the center will be a bit wet, but baked.
8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, then cut them into 9 large squares or 16 small squares.

Chocolate Chip Brownies

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Cadbury cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 6oz Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate bar (optional), chopped into chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, then line an 8-inch square tin with oil and line with parchment paper with extra overhang.
2. Add the butter and chocolate chips to a big heatproof bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted.
3. Add the sugar and vanilla, then mix. Add the eggs and mix well until smooth.
4. Sift in the flour, cocoa, and salt into the bowl and stir until smooth.
5. Stir in the Bournville chopped chocolate, then pour the smooth batter into the pan.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until the brownies are really gooey in the centre. If you want fudgy and moist, then bake for 28 minutes. If you like cakey brownies, 32 minutes is optimal.
7. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes, then lift out of the pan. Allow the brownies to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.