(I made an original post before I put it in the oven cause I was REALLY scared it would be bad. Twas not.)
Cooked great. Passed toothpick test. Didn’t smell like it was burning. Let it sit. DELICIOUS (swap water->milk, oil->butter, extra yolk, dash of cinnamon espresso and flaky salt).
BUT. How did the hot cocoa mix pan grease & flour hold up? I also expected it to burn a lil, but no, it surpassed all possible expectations.
It’s didn’t burn underneath, it didn’t even burn on the edges. Well it must be a hassle to get off- NOPE IT WIPES OFF THE PAN LIKE DUST.
In the video I cut a portion of the brownie and lifted the edge. THATS IT. I didn’t slice under it at all. I didn’t slice against the edges. It lifted RIGHT OFF THE PAN.
The real magic? That last part of the clip. The bottom of the brownie- ITS PERFECTLY MOIST AND SOFT. No crunchy edges everyone eats around. No soggy bottoms from greasin the pan too much. Plus it ADDS to the chocolate flavor.
I am feel dangerous vilified.
by LJmelonhead
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I appreciate that the video shows a partially eaten brownie 🤤🤤 it looks so good!
Oh this is something I must try now!
cool! ive dusted with straight cocoa, this is a good idea!
This is so brilliant!
I’m glad it worked I thought the sugar from the cocoa mix would end up burning. But for me the sad part is no crunchy bits. I’ll eat the entire edge of brownies just for the crunchy haha
sounds like you’ve unlocked a legit game changer for brownies, man. props for experimenting and finding that sweet spot, can’t wait to try this out!
I kinda want to try this with just regular cocoa powder now. 🤔 this looks yummy OP! Good on you for experimenting! Keeps the world interesting and fun! ❤️
You are a god amongst men! I cannot wait to try this
“No crunchy edges everyone eats around”
Are we talking crispy or burnt-crunchy, because I freakin LOVE a crrrisppy brownie.
I have been making brownies wrong my whole life, lol.
I make an apple cake from a fritter recipe, and use mulled cider spices to dust the pan, but never thought of this for brownies.
Well done, OP! Looks divine.
“Crunchy edges everyone eats around”????
The crunchy edges are hands down the best part of brownies. I thought everyone preferred the edge pieces. You even get special baking pans to get more edge pieces.
It looks like this technique stopped the edges from getting crispy. This is blasphemous. Just a terrible idea in my opinion.
I’m confused about the hot coco mix. You completed subbed it? How many packets did that take? What kind did you use?
🖤🤎 Death by chocolate indicated by the skull that appears on the side of the pan when you pull the brownie away. 💀
I’m the odd one out, here. I don’t like the crispy edges. Definitely trying this! Thank you!
Now I’ve got to try and experiment too. This is too tempting
Oooo I need to try this!
I love this. Perfect brownies for me (I love both, crispy non-burnt and no crispy). I have to try this:)
Now add a spoonful of nutella to it and youll discover god.
The cocoa mix hack is brilliant, but it’s the dash of cinnamon, espresso, and flaky salt that tells me you know exactly what you’re doing. Espresso makes chocolate absolute perfection
What a great idea. Thanks! My mom will absolutely be pleased with the next batch of brownies I make her!
Lmao this is chaotic genius and I fully support it. You basically invented nonstick hot chocolate seasoning for your bakeware.
Now I kinda wanna try this with like dark cocoa mix on a chocolate cake pan and see how unhinged I can get 😂
I’m a little confused. Did you swap flour for cocoa powder or just dust the pan with cocoa before adding the batter to the pan?
wow… I sincerely hate crispy edges. actually thought I was alone in that lol. you’re a genius and I can’t wait to try this!
crispy edges of a fudgy brownie are the best….
Thanks so much for following up. This is my mo from now on.