Chocolate, nut and orange brownies

February 1, 2012 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)
Chocolate nut and orange brownies

Chocolate, nut and orange brownies are gooey, dark and delicious. Orange and chocolate are an amazing combination: rich and decadent meets sweet and fruity. These treats are to die for.

If you prefer a more traditional recipe, check out our recipe for fudgy choco brownies.

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Chocolate, nut and orange brownies

Serves: 18
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Brownies

  • 125g butter, chopped
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 140g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 90g cake flour
  • 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder
  • 45ml (3 tbsp) cocoa powder
  • zest of 1 orange, finely chopped
  • 80g pecan nuts, chopped

  • Topping

  • 200g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh cream

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a square baking tray with baking paper.

2

Put the butter and chocolate in a small pot and stir until melted and smooth.

3

Mix the sugar and eggs and then add the flour, baking powder, cocoa and zest; mix to combine. Fold in the nuts.

4

Spoon the mixture into the baking tray and bake for about 15 minutes. Leave to cool completely.

5

For the topping, place the chocolate and cream in a small pot and over low heat stir until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.

6

Remove the cake from the tray, pour the topping over the cake and slice.

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