These caramel brownies are about as decadent as you are going to get. Cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate chips. Oh, and a Cadbury Caramilk Chocolate Bar nestled in the middle.
The original recipe is by Chef Michael Smith. I deleted the instant coffee powder and added a Caramilk chocolate bar.
It is for serious chocolate lovers only!
They have a rich dark chocolate flavor and the caramel adds a nice sweet touch.
The perfect decadent chocolate caramel treat!
Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
Roughly chop 6 ounces bitter sweet chocolate
Add chocolate and 3/4 cup butter to a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
Heat until mixture is melted. Stirring with a rubber spatula.
Turn off heat and add 2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar.
Stir until sugar is melted and mixture is smooth.
Add 4 eggs and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Pour half of the mixture into a parchment lined 8″ square pan.
Layer 4 Caramilk bars over batter.
Top with remaining batter, smoothing with spatula to fully cover.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate to allow caramel to set. This makes for easier slicing.
See Chef Michael Smith’s original Mocha Brownie Recipe here. Just omit the instant coffee powder and add Caramilk bar as pictured above.
Lining the pan with parchment paper is a must to make cutting these bars easy peasy.
After cooling to room temperature, refrigerate the brownies until set to make slicing easier.
Fun Fact: The ancient Aztecs used cocoa powder to fight fatigue! Cocoa powder is a rich source of flavanols, compounds that naturally increase blood flow to the brain – all for just 12 calories per tablespoon!! (source – Woman’s Day Magazine)
So no need to feel guilty about enjoying one of these treats. Just think of it as your energy boost for the day!
ENJOY!
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
Oh my, a chocolate bar IN a brownie! They must taste heavenly. Visiting from Marvellous Monday’s.
Maureen says
It was very hard to eat just one…..so I had three!! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Erin says
Stopping by from “What’d You Do this Weekend” link party. Saw these and they look heavenly! I have a serious weakness for caramel! Next time I make brownies, I will be making these. Love it!
Erin
Maureen says
Thanks for stopping by Erin! These are seriously addicting. Would love to know what you think after you have had a chance to make some 🙂
Jeanie @ create&babble says
oh. my. goodness! These look amazing!
Daphne says
Good Evening Maureen, Oh dear me, I am lost in a sea of chocolate. I am a chocolate lover and I have never seen anything like this cake before. The addition of 4 chocolate bars is amazing. I am certainly going to make this cake, BUT, I will have to make sure I share it around the family as it is too lovely to keep for just me and my husband.
Thank you for a fabulous recipe.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Maureen says
You are most welcome Daphne! I hope you get a chance to try it soon 🙂
Elena says
Hey there! I just wanted to say thanks for the follow on Pinterest; I’m following you back! Have a great Wednesday!
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Elena says
These look absolutely sinful ;o) They sound and look delicious! Totally pin-worthy; I’m pinning now to my food board! Thanks so much for linking up to The PINcentive Blog Hop and I hope you are having a great week :o)
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Tiki says
I lose my mind over chocolate and these look so delish!
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says
These look so rich that I’m wondering if I’m brave enough to give them a try. If I do make them I’ll have to eat the whole thing cuz my hubby doesn’t like chocolate {gasp}! Yours look delicious and lovely.