Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Finely grate the orange zest and squeeze the fresh orange juice before measuring all remaining ingredients.
- Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and melt gently over simmering water or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, caster sugar, eggs, and orange zest until the mixture looks smooth and lightly frothy.
- Pour in the orange juice followed by the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until evenly blended.
- Sift the flour and salt into the bowl and gently fold until no dry streaks remain. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Arrange the optional orange slices over the top of the batter in a decorative pattern.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the surface is shiny and set while the center remains slightly fudgy.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into 9 even squares.
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Notes
These rich brownies combine deep chocolate flavor with fresh orange for a bakery-style treat that's perfect with coffee or shared with friends. Let them cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture and clean edges.