Caramel Chocolate Brownies – Andrew Dore in the Great South African Bake Off
Bodacious Brownies
Andrew Dore (also known as “The Boy Who Bakes”) was born in Johannesburg and it was he who created this delicious recipe! Andrew is also an actuary. His love for baking began as a child and he is a former contestant of The Great South African Bake Off. Enjoy time in the kitchen with your mom and/or dad!
Caramel Chocolate Brownies
What you will need:
Caramel Ingredients
- 175g caster sugar
- 60ml water
- 120ml whipping cream, warmed
- 175g unsalted butter, diced
Brownies:
- 115g unsalted butter
- 350g milk chocolate, chopped
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1tsp vanilla paste
- 80g cake flour
- 10g cocoa powder
- ¼tsp salt
- 100g dark chocolate
Plating:
- Sea salt flakes
And how to do it!
Caramel:
Step 1: Place the sugar and water into a non-stick pan on a medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Turn the heat to high and leave until the sugar begins to caramelise.
Step 3: Pour in the cream and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4: Add in half of the butter while continuously stirring.
Step 5: Dip the pan in a basin of cold water and add the remaining butter.
Step 6: Continuously stir on a low temperature until the butter is fully incorporated.
Brownies:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2: Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.
Step 3: Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Line a rectangular baking tin with foil and butter lightly.
Step 5: Whisk the brown and white sugar into the chocolate mixture.
Step 6: Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated.
Step 7: Whisk in the vanilla.
Step 8: Fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Step 9: Pour half of the brownie mixture into the buttered tin.
Step 10: Drizzle some caramel over the top, and cover with the remaining brownie mixture.
- Bake for 35+ minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan. Place in the freezer to help set.
Plating:
Step 1: Place the remaining caramel in a piping bag with a small round nozzle.
Step 2: Cut the brownie block into 12 even pieces, removing the crust on sides so all are identical.
Step 3: Pipe strips of caramel onto the brownies.
Step 4: Sprinkle with salt.
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Caramel Chocolate Brownies by Andrew Dore
Andrew Dore
Bodacious Brownies
Andrew Dore (also known as “The Boy Who Bakes”) was born in Johannesburg and it was he who created this delicious recipe!
Andrew is also an actuary.
His love for baking began as a child and he is a former contestant
of The Great South African Bake Off.
The Caramel
What you will need:
175g castor sugar
60ml water
120ml whipping cream, warmed
175g unsalted butter, diced
And, how to do it!
Step 1: Place the sugar and water into a non-stick pan on medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Turn the heat to high and leave until the sugar begins to caramelise.
Step 3: Pour in the cream and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4: Add in half of the butter while continuously stirring.
Step 5: Dip the pan in a basin of cold water and add the remaining butter.
Step 6: Continuously stir on a low temperature until the butter is fully incorporated.
The Brownies
What you will need:
115g unsalted butter
350g milk chocolate, chopped
100g granulated sugar
100g brown sugar
3 large eggs
1tsp vanilla paste
80g cake flour
10g cocoa powder
¼tsp salt
100g dark chocolate
And, how to do it!
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2: Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.
Step 3: Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Line a rectangular baking tin with foil and butter lightly.
Step 5: Whisk the brown and white sugar into the chocolate mixture.
Step 6: Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated.
Step 7: Whisk in the vanilla.
Step 8: Fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Step 9: Pour half of the brownie mixture into the buttered tin.
Step 10: Drizzle some caramel over the top, and cover with the remaining brownie mixture.
Bake for 35+ minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan. Place in the freezer to help set.
and finally... The Sea Salt Flakes
Step 1: Place the remaining caramel in a piping bag with a small round nozzle.
Step 2: Cut the brownie block into 12 even pieces, removing the crust on sides so all are identical.
Step 3: Pipe strips of caramel onto the brownies.
Step 4: Sprinkle with salt.
The Plating
it's all in the presentation...
Use your imagination and unlock your creativity –
beautifully present your creation!
Be sure to come back for more
delicious and fun recipes!
Andrew Dore
Bodacious Brownies
Andrew Dore (also known as “The Boy Who Bakes”) was born in Johannesburg and it was he who created this delicious recipe!
Andrew is also an actuary.
His love for baking began as a child and he is a former contestant
of The Great South African Bake Off.
The Caramel
What you will need:
175g castor sugar
60ml water
120ml whipping cream, warmed
175g unsalted butter, diced
And, how to do it!
Step 1: Place the sugar and water into a non-stick pan on medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Turn the heat to high and leave until the sugar begins to caramelise.
Step 3: Pour in the cream and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4: Add in half of the butter while continuously stirring.
Step 5: Dip the pan in a basin of cold water and add the remaining butter.
Step 6: Continuously stir on a low temperature until the butter is fully incorporated.
The Brownies
What you will need:
115g unsalted butter
350g milk chocolate, chopped
100g granulated sugar
100g brown sugar
3 large eggs
1tsp vanilla paste
80g cake flour
10g cocoa powder
¼tsp salt
100g dark chocolate
And, how to do it!
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2: Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.
Step 3: Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Line a rectangular baking tin with foil and butter lightly.
Step 5: Whisk the brown and white sugar into the chocolate mixture.
Step 6: Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated.
Step 7: Whisk in the vanilla.
Step 8: Fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Step 9: Pour half of the brownie mixture into the buttered tin.
Step 10: Drizzle some caramel over the top, and cover with the remaining brownie mixture.
Bake for 35+ minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan. Place in the freezer to help set.
and finally... The Sea Salt Flakes
Step 1: Place the remaining caramel in a piping bag with a small round nozzle.
Step 2: Cut the brownie block into 12 even pieces, removing the crust on sides so all are identical.
Step 3: Pipe strips of caramel onto the brownies.
Step 4: Sprinkle with salt.
The Plating
it's all in the presentation...
Use your imagination and unlock your creativity – beautifully present your creation!
Be sure to come back for more
delicious and fun recipes!
