Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
- 4 ounces (4 squares) unsweetened baking chocolate
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Make it step by step
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 9x13" ba king pa n, and set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate together.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool.
- Stir in the sugar and mix well.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the flour, salt, and walnuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pan cool a bit before cutting.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Jennifer Manriquez, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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