Crack, squidge and melt – these are the three actions you can certainly expect to see, hear and taste when tucking into the perfect brownie. A firm, almost charred, cocoa top should be followed by a slightly wet and squidgy centre, while once that square you’re given is tasted, it must melt in the mouth in a cascade of sweet, rich, spongy chocolate. Drooling yet?
Now there’s not a whole lot you should aim to improve upon on the above. A brownie pretty much does it’s job 100% of the time, every time. But that’s not to say that you can’t up the satisfaction levels with a lull of spice or a sharp spritz of fruit to cut through the richness or to add another element to, let’s be honest, one of the most indulgent and delicious bakes that your oven will bless you with.
