I started this blog as inspiration from my dearest friend Amy. She loved to cook, bake and savoured every mouthful of food. It was her passion. I made these with the utmost love and care in honour of her. On the 7th March she left us to join the angels in heaven. I dedicate this blog to her and hope that I can carry on as best as I can, what I know she would have enjoyed.
To my dearest special Amy (5 May 1984 - 7 March 2014). This one's for you.
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup butter, plus more for pan
225g dark chocolate (I use two Albany slabs)
5 large eggs
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons instant espresso
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Method:
Heat oven to 180ºC
Raise oven temperature to 200 degrees, grease a baking pan; set aside
Combine chocolate and butter in a pan over low heat until the chocolate mixture has melted - careful not to burn - low heat, stirring gently together to a shiny mixture. Remove from heat and set aside
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat eggs, sugar and espresso at a high speed for 10 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla. Beat until combined
Slowly add flour and salt, beat just until incorporated. Fold in chocolate and toasted walnuts
Pour the batter into the prepared pan
Bake until edges are dry but centre is still soft, about 30-35 minutes. Remove pan from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares
