Fudgy, Chewy and Cakey Brownies

Fudgy, Chewy and Cakey Brownies

2/3 C. all-purpose flour

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. baking powder

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

4 oz. bittersweet chocolate

10 T. butter

1 1/4 C. sugar

2 t. vanilla extract

3 large eggs

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8 inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.

Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl; set aside.

Chop chocolate and melt with butter in a medium bowl over a pan of simmering water. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla, then eggs. Continue whisking until smooth and glossy. Add dry ingredients; whisk just until incorporated.

Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with wet crumbs, 40 – 45 minutes. Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. If not serving right away, do not cut brownies, because the edges will dry out. The whole bar can be wrapped in plastic wrap, then foil, and refrigerated up to 5 days.

Yield: 16 bars.