Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 cup (120g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Pitted sweet cherries, halved: 1 cup (150g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the halved cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per square (based on 16 squares)
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey with a gooey texture
- Bursting with sweet cherry flavor
- Perfect for special occasions or as a dessert to share
User Comments:
- "These brownies were incredibly decadent and delicious."
- "The cherry flavor complemented the chocolate perfectly."
- "They were so easy to make and perfect for a crowd."
- "They came out of the oven fudgy and gooey, just the way I like them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough brownies.
- If you don't have pitted cherries, you can use a cherry pitter to remove the pits before halving them.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into them to ensure clean and neat slices.
