Brown pie
Description
This bake is straightforward and fast. Classic brownies rely on dark bittersweet chocolate, but today I’m offering a thriftier twist without chocolate—using Dutch-process or dark cocoa powder. Flavour-wise it’s just as good: incredibly soft and tender, with a rich sweet-chocolate depth. Worth a try—it’ll quickly become one of your go-to desserts.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for the pie. It is best to take the butter and eggs out of the refrigerator ahead of time so they are at room temperature.
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Step 2
Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until combined.
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Step 3
Now add the eggs one at a time.
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Step 4
The mixture should end up homogeneous.
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Step 5
Add the cocoa and flour. On low mixer speed, combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones.
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Step 6
The pie dough is ready.
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Step 7
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Line a baking pan (15 × 20 cm) with parchment paper. Transfer the batter into the pan and level with a spoon. Bake for 35 minutes.
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Step 8
The brown cake is ready. Cool on a wire rack, then carefully peel off the parchment and cut the cake into 9–12 pieces.
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Step 9
The baking is ready. Serve with tea.