Description
Indulgent “chocolate mousse brownies” meld rich, fudgy layers with silky chocolate cream for an irresistible dessert. Rich chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this luxurious French-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (175 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) milk chocolate chunks
Chocolate and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) dark chocolate shavings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and positioning a rack in the center. Protect the muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Sift the dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt—into a spacious mixing bowl. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chunks, and delicate shavings, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whisk together the sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Create the batter by gradually introducing the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir with a gentle hand, blending just until the components are incorporated—overmixing will compromise the texture.
- Carefully portion the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to approximately three-quarters capacity to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin—it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for a brief 5-minute interval. Afterward, delicately transfer them to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together to prevent tough, dense brownies by stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Adding buttermilk creates incredibly tender, soft brownies with a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth.
- Let ingredients like eggs and buttermilk reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter and more even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg