My 5-minute chocolate brownies

 
photography by: Nicholette von Reiche

5 ingredients, 5 minutes to assemble. Regrettably these babies take more than 5 minutes to bake, but the batter is simplicity itself to put together. I throw together these brownies and pop them in the oven just before guests arrive so that the sweet aroma can welcome them at the door.

Makes: 36, depending on size
Preparation: 5 minutes
Bakes: 15-20 minutes

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter
5 eggs, beaten lightly
1 1/3 cup fine sugar
3 Tbsp pastry flour

Cut each butter stick into four pieces and place in a large microwave safe dish along with the chocolate.
Microwave on a medium heat for 1 -2 minutes or until the two ingredients have melted.
Combine well and sift the flour and sugar into the bowl.  Add the eggs and combine to make a smooth batter.
Pre-heat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and allow the batter to stand for 20-30 minutes.
Spoon the batter three-quarters full into small paper lined muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Enjoy warm on its on or serve with good quality vanilla ice cream. I like to pile them onto a pretty cake stand with cherries and mint.

Variation: Mocha brownies
For me chocolate and coffee beg to be united. I like to add 1 tsp of espresso powder when I sift in the sugar and pastry flour.

Sharing is caring:
Take some brownies to work to make everyone’s day that little bit sweeter.

Portion control:
These brownies are not your typical low fat dessert, but one cakelet is all you need to feel that you are indulging in a high quality dessert without having to worry about too much calorie consumption.

Kid-friendly:
Let them eat cake! And let them bake these easy cakelets “all by themselves”.  A watchful eye wont hurt though.