French Silk Brownies Recipe
French Silk Brownies are the perfect combination of rich, fudgy brownies and a light, silky chocolate topping. Easy to make and incredibly indulgent, they’re a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the French Silk Layer:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then mix in sugar and cocoa powder. Let cool.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Mix in eggs, beating well after each.
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Spread over brownies and chill for at least 2 hours.