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Flavorful Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies with Sea Salt

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Rich, fudgy brownies featuring deep dark chocolate and tart cherries, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder (Valrhona recommended)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen tart cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, about 1 teaspoon, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk together until glossy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter thickens slightly and becomes shiny.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being gentle but thorough to avoid toughness.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped cherries, distributing them evenly without breaking them up too much.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top while the brownies are still warm.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use high-quality dark cocoa powder like Valrhona for best flavor. Gently fold in cherries to avoid a watery batter. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking to enhance flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Chilling the pan before baking can help edges bake evenly. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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