Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing spatula
- Electric mixer
- Heatproof bowl for melting chocolate
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and combined. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add in the eggs one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated. Then, finally mix in the vanilla extract. The aroma of melting butter and sugar is simply irresistible! (See the next page below to continue steps…)