My recipe for Chocolate Potato Brownies
Actually, more a snack cake, these are a delicious but unusual brownie & a great thing to do when you have leftover mashed potatoes. They aren’t too sweet. They’re moist & slightly chewy yet light & cake-like. They’re rather
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Actually, more a snack cake, these are a delicious but unusual brownie & a great thing to do when you have leftover mashed potatoes. They aren’t too sweet. They’re moist & slightly chewy yet light & cake-like. They’re rather
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& got surprisingly enthusiastic raves from my 2 taste testers as being the perfect cake.
And they're really easy to make so let's go.
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& got surprisingly enthusiastic raves from my 2 taste testers as being the perfect cake.
And they're really easy to make so let's go.
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INGREDIENTS
2 ounces (60 grams) unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate*
2 ounces (60 grams) semisweet chocolate*
5 tablespoons (75 grams) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup (140 grams) flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
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INGREDIENTS
2 ounces (60 grams) unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate*
2 ounces (60 grams) semisweet chocolate*
5 tablespoons (75 grams) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup (140 grams) flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
1 ¼ cups (250 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup smooth mashed potatoes*
*note: I use Lindt Dessert chocolate : 85% for the unsweetened/bittersweet, 70% for the semisweet
*note: I use mashed potatoes that have been blended with a little butter & milk and
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2 large eggs
1 ¼ cups (250 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup smooth mashed potatoes*
*note: I use Lindt Dessert chocolate : 85% for the unsweetened/bittersweet, 70% for the semisweet
*note: I use mashed potatoes that have been blended with a little butter & milk and
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seasoned with salt & pepper…this is fine to use; do not use mashed potatoes flavored with things like garlic.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease (I use softened butter) a 9 x 9-inch metal brownie pan.
If using a glass baking dish, preheat oven to 340°F (170°C).
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seasoned with salt & pepper…this is fine to use; do not use mashed potatoes flavored with things like garlic.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease (I use softened butter) a 9 x 9-inch metal brownie pan.
If using a glass baking dish, preheat oven to 340°F (170°C).
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In a small, heavy-bottomed pan on a low flame, in a bain marie, or even in the microwave, gently melt the chocolates with the butter together. Remember to remove the mixture from the heat or microwave while there are still some chunks left, then stir the mixture until
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In a small, heavy-bottomed pan on a low flame, in a bain marie, or even in the microwave, gently melt the chocolates with the butter together. Remember to remove the mixture from the heat or microwave while there are still some chunks left, then stir the mixture until
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completely melted, returning briefly to the heat only if needed. This keeps the chocolate & butter from burning and allowing the cooling process to start as you stir to continue the melting off the heat.
As soon as the chocolates & butter are melted stir in the vegetable
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completely melted, returning briefly to the heat only if needed. This keeps the chocolate & butter from burning and allowing the cooling process to start as you stir to continue the melting off the heat.
As soon as the chocolates & butter are melted stir in the vegetable
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oil.
Let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, combine & blend the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowk, vigorously whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla together by hand using a whisk until creamy & slightly thickened; you can alternately do
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oil.
Let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, combine & blend the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowk, vigorously whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla together by hand using a whisk until creamy & slightly thickened; you can alternately do
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this with an electric mixer.
Whisk or beat in the mashed potatoes until smooth.
Whisk in the chocolate/butter mixture - if it’s still warm, whisk or beat this into the batter in a slow, steady stream.
Add the flour mixture and stir just until well blend.
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this with an electric mixer.
Whisk or beat in the mashed potatoes until smooth.
Whisk in the chocolate/butter mixture - if it’s still warm, whisk or beat this into the batter in a slow, steady stream.
Add the flour mixture and stir just until well blend.
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Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan.
Bake for about 25 minutes (depending on your oven) or until the center is just barely set and a toothpick inserted 1 inch (2 cm) from the edge comes out barely moist. Do not forget that brownies will continue cooking for
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Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan.
Bake for about 25 minutes (depending on your oven) or until the center is just barely set and a toothpick inserted 1 inch (2 cm) from the edge comes out barely moist. Do not forget that brownies will continue cooking for
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several minutes even once they are removed from the oven, so better to take them out a bit too early than when they are already well set, or you may end up with brownies that are too dry.
And you should know the rules by now...
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several minutes even once they are removed from the oven, so better to take them out a bit too early than when they are already well set, or you may end up with brownies that are too dry.
And you should know the rules by now...
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Share the love by sharing the brownies and sharing the recipe with your followers so everyone can make them. Make sure they follow me, too, if they want more great recipes!
Make sure you've downloaded my free #IsolationBaking e-cookbook on Apple Books.
Enjoy.
Share the love by sharing the brownies and sharing the recipe with your followers so everyone can make them. Make sure they follow me, too, if they want more great recipes!
Make sure you've downloaded my free #IsolationBaking e-cookbook on Apple Books.
Enjoy.
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