Mexican-Spiced Fudge Brownies

Mexican-Spiced Fudge Brownies
120 min.
16
313kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Mexican-Spiced Fudge Brownies. These rich, fudgy brownies are not just your average chocolate treat; they are infused with the warm, inviting flavors of Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper that adds a surprising kick. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a dense, chocolatey square that melts in your mouth, with the subtle heat of cayenne pepper awakening your taste buds. The combination of unsweetened cocoa and Mexican chocolate creates a deep, complex flavor profile that elevates these brownies to a whole new level. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Whether you serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own, these brownies are a perfect dessert for any occasion. The recipe yields 16 generous servings, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply treating yourself to a decadent dessert. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a mouthwatering dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  • oz chocolate chopped (from 18.6-oz box)
  • 0.5 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder unsweetened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, cinnamon and red pepper; set aside.
  3. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and chocolate uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, or until melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in flour mixture, eggs and vanilla.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  6. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein4.29%
Fat45.84%
Carbs49.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.17
Glycemic Load
25.7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.0756521599934%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.74mg
Epicatechin
5.28mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.54kcal
15.63%
Fat:16.74g
25.76%
Saturated Fat:10.01g
62.53%
Carbohydrates:40.99g
13.66%
Net Carbohydrates:39.1g
14.22%
Sugar:30.58g
33.98%
Cholesterol:71.42mg
23.81%
Sodium:182.28mg
7.93%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Caffeine:13.2mg
4.4%
Protein:3.53g
7.06%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.88%
Selenium:7.89µg
11.27%
Copper:0.19mg
9.4%
Vitamin A:427.04IU
8.54%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.46%
Iron:1.36mg
7.58%
Fiber:1.89g
7.54%
Magnesium:29.42mg
7.35%
Phosphorus:71.92mg
7.19%
Folate:25.87µg
6.47%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.08%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.82%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.28%
Potassium:103.06mg
2.94%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.03%
Calcium:17.8mg
1.78%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.62%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%