These Double Chocolate Hocus Pocus Brownies are irresistibly delicious and perfect for any occasion, especially for Halloween.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:16 brownies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
285 grams salted butter
300 grams bittersweet chocolate
58 grams black cocoa powder
7 large eggs, at room temperature
500 grams granulated sugar
7.5 millilitres vanilla extract
195 grams all-purpose flour
Decoration
175 grams bittersweet chocolate
5 millilitres coconut oil
12 grams black cocoa powder
16 candy eyes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 177°C. Spray a 23 cm x 33 cm pan with baking spray and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine butter, bittersweet chocolate, and black cocoa powder. Heat and stir over low heat until fully melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on low for 1 minute. Increase to high speed and beat for 10 minutes until light and thickened.
Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and mix until homogeneous. Add flour and blend on low just until incorporated.
Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until baked through but still moist, or until a cake tester shows just a few moist crumbs.
Let brownies cool completely in the pan. Cut into 16 rectangles.
In a microwavable bowl, combine bittersweet chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Whisk in black cocoa powder until mixture is completely fluid and glossy.
Transfer the chocolate mixture to a piping bag. Pipe decorative details onto each brownie to create a spellbook effect. Place a dot of chocolate for each candy eye and attach firmly. Allow decorations to set before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Adjust baking time based on your oven for perfect brownies.
You can substitute the bittersweet chocolate with semi-sweet if preferred.