• Instructions

Brownies

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Line a rectangular baking tray with baking paper.
• Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat. Do not let it brown. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa and sugar. Add nuts (if using). Mix well.
• Break the chocolate into small pieces (you can buy chocolate drops to make this part quicker).
• Stir in the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla and butter. It is important that the butter is not too hot as it will l cook the eggs. Stir to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the tin; smooth out the surface. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Allow to cool in the tin before cutting it into squares. Dust with a little icing sugar, if you wish.

Sweetened Cream

• Place the cream in a bowl, add the vanilla essence and icing sugar and whisk until soft peaks form.