The fudgy walnut brownie is a staple for chocolate lovers. Its dense, soft texture recalls the best coffee shops for a homemade treat. Easy to make, it is also perfect to finish a meal with a sweet note. The walnuts provide crunch and balance the dark chocolate wonderfully in a simple but effective recipe. Guaranteed success from the very first bite!
The chocolate and walnut brownie is a surefire choice for a family-friendly indulgent snack
Because cravings don’t wait, this cake will delight everyone in an instant and with no effort! The chocolate and walnut brownie is ideal for a convivial and indulgent afternoon snack with a play of textures between the fudgy and the crunchy for maximum pleasure. Very simple and quick to prepare, this chocolate cake is accessible to bakers of all levels since there is (almost) nothing to do. It will only take 30 minutes, baking included, to obtain a soft and crackly brownie to devour without delay!
If you feel it isn’t fully cooked after 20 minutes in the oven, don’t worry. Insert the tip of a knife into the center and if the cake is a little moist, you can still take it out. It will set as it cools. But don’t hesitate to adjust according to your oven’s power. Another option: air fryer cooking is absolutely possible! Plan 15 to 20 minutes in bake mode at around 160°C, and don’t forget to check the doneness in the center of the brownie. It’s a real treat.
Ingredients for a 6-serving brownie
– 200 g dark chocolate for dessert
– 120 g butter
– 2 eggs
– 100 g sugar
– 80 g flour
– 80 g coarsely chopped walnuts
The 4 simple steps for a fudgy and crunchy brownie
1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie (double boiler) or in the microwave until smooth and glossy.
2. Add the sugar and then the eggs and mix well to obtain a smooth batter.
3. Fold in the flour and the walnuts and mix again. Pour into a buttered and lightly flour-dusted square pan (or lined with baking paper).
4. Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C. The brownie should still be a little “gooey” in the center, that’s normal. Let it cool before slicing into portions!
Decadent variations of the chocolate and walnut brownie
If you prefer the sweetness of milk chocolate in a dessert, you can perfectly replace the dark chocolate with milk chocolate. Be careful to perhaps reduce the amount of sugar since it is sweeter than dark chocolate. We also recommend adding large chunks of chocolate at the same time as the walnuts to intensify the fudgy side of the brownie. And speaking of walnuts, don’t hesitate to swap them for pecans, hazelnuts, or even unsalted peanuts to vary the pleasures!
The beauty of brownies is that you can basically tailor it to your tastes and what you have in the pantry. A bit of chocolate spread or melted chocolate on top for extra indulgence and that’s it! So, shall we organize a little tea-time this afternoon?
