Fudge Brownie Recipe You’ll Want to Make Again and Again: Soft, Sweet & Sticky in All the Right Ways

Do you have a favorite dessert that stops you after the initial bite?

That silent moment when all the chit-chat ends, and everyone just looks at one another sharing a look of oh-so-awesome. That's the kind of bliss that a fudge brownie recipe has to offer, particularly on days that require a bit more, such as Friendship Day.

It's not about grand celebrations or elaborate plans.Sometimes it's just baking together, sharing something silly, and waiting by the oven for that rich, chocolatey aroma to fill the air. Some friendships don't require words; they require brownies shared.

This fudge brownie recipe is ideal for that. It's gooey in the middle, sweet but not too rich, and sticky at the edges in the best possible way. The sort of brownie that doesn't require topping or decorating, just a square in your hand and perhaps a friend beside you.

You don't require baking skills that could be part of a TV show. You require good ingredients, one large spoon, and the mood to stir. So, if you're doing something minimal this Friendship Day, then this brownie could just be your start.

Fudge Brownie Recipe

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate - 250 g (chopped)
• Unsalted butter - 120 g
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Brown sugar - ¼ cup
• Eggs - 3 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• All-purpose flour - ¾ cup
• Cocoa powder - ¼ cup
• A pinch of Salt
• Instant coffee powder -1 tsp

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C and prepare a square baking pan with parchment paper. Leave paper overhanging the sides so that it is easy to lift later.
• Melt chocolate and butter together either by double boiler method or using the microwave technique. Stir until it becomes glossy and smooth, and cool for a minute.
• Put both sugars in the melted mixture and beat it with either a hand whisk or an electric beater until it thickens and shines. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
• Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and coffee powder, if usin,g in a separate bowl. Fold in this dry mixture into the wet ingredients lightly. The batter will be rich and thick.
• Pour it into your pan that has been prepared and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are firm but the centre is still a bit soft to the touch when lightly touched.
• Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove them using the parchment sides and cool completely before cutting into squares.

7 Practical Tips to Make This Fudge Brownie Recipe a Repeat Favourite

1. Use the Right Chocolate

Choose chocolate that's meant for baking, preferably something with 55% to 70% cocoa. A regular chocolate bar may contain extra sugar and fillers, which alters the result. Baking chocolate melts well and imparts that rich, sweet foundation without making the brownie overly sweet. This is one of those recipes where the chocolate has a real impact.

2. Brown Sugar Is Important

Brown sugar does more than contribute sweetness. It introduces a sort of gentle tug to every bite. It also complements the eggs to produce that sticky top surface and soft, gooey center. A combination of brown sugar and regular sugar keeps the brownie moist for longer. If you do not have brown sugar, you can create a substitute by mixing white sugar with a spoon of jaggery syrup.

3. Rest The Batter

Once your batter is ready and spread into the tin, just let it rest on the counter for 5 minutes. It helps the mixture settle naturally. This also gives the cocoa and coffee powder a chance to deepen in the mix. You’ll find the results softer, more balanced, and not overly airy, ideal for a fudge brownie recipe that you’ll want to bake again.

4. Slightly Underbake

That's where things get serious: Baking until the center is hard makes it lose its softness. Check the oven at 25 minutes. The edges should be hard, and the top will be slightly cracked, but the center will still be a little tender. Brownies continue to cook after they're removed, so taking them out prematurely is how you achieve that soft bite every time.

5. Add Instant Coffee

Even if you’re not a coffee lover, try adding a bit to this fudge brownie recipe. It doesn’t make it taste like coffee; it simply boosts the richness of the chocolate. It’s like a hidden ingredient that makes the brownie taste deeper and more nuanced.

6. Cool Completely Before Cutting

It's difficult to wait, particularly when the entire house smells of chocolate. But slicing a warm brownie is a blunder, everything clings to the knife, the center crumbles, and you're left with a mess. Allow the pan to cool completely. Then cut using a sharp serrated knife, wiping it clean between cuts, and you will have those tidy, chunky squares that taste as good as they look.

7. Store in an Airtight Container

If you’ve baked a batch in advance for Friendship Day, keep the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay soft for up to three days. Want to bring back that just-baked feel? Pop one square in the microwave for 10 seconds. It turns sticky and warm all over again, perfect to share with a friend who drops in without warning.