A few of the Care Staff leave the Nursing Home where I work on Saturday, and it seemed only right that I bake something nice to have with our morning cuppa on the day. Truth be told, there’ll be quite a feast on the go. I’ve got savoury and sweet treats ready and prepared and, as always, I seem to have over-catered. Better a feast than a famine.
Originally I was planning to bake a big, impressive looking cake and then I caught on to my stupidity. The transportation alone would be enough to wreck my head. Then, it wouldn’t even be practical for us all to be eating slices of cake; sure the running of the Home won’t just stop, we need to be able to grab a bite and run. Although not literally, I hope.
What could be better than brownie bites? Salted caramel brownie bites to be prescise.
Salted caramel has continued to be extremely trendy. Unlike many food trends, this one is really proving itself over the test of time. And, I love it.
Adding a bit of salt to something outrageously sweet makes it incredibly addictive. Nigella Lawson once claimed her favourite indulgence was a chocolate bar in one hand and a packet of crisps in the other.
In this bake I’ve used salted butter in the brownie and added a little sea salt to the caramel, which is literally just swirled through the brownie mix prior to baking. The brackish hit is subtle but alluring.
And let me tell you, these are gorgeous. Moist, chocolatey goodness with just the right amount of gooeyness-to-cakeyness ratio with a sweet/salty tang. I defy anyone not to go for a second piece. Even those who consider brownies not to be their ‘thing’ will swoon over these.
I adapted a fabulous recipe for the Ultimate Brownies from Marian Keyes latest book Saved by Cake. More on Marian’s book in a forthcoming post as I will be reviewing it.
Marian recommends the centre piece of the brownies be given to someone special (i.e. the cook) as it is the very best bit. Me? I’d rather save one of the chewy corner pieces as the cooks treat. Which bit do you all prefer?
And, on that note I’m off to eat my cooks treat alongside a nice cup of tea.
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Georgia
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Interesting that you like the corner pieces, so do I. In fact, I generally like my brownies slightly less gooey and a bit more cakey than is currently fashionable.
My favourite recipe is an old 1970s Supercook one, that is deliciously soft yet cakey. I should update it with caramel maybe…
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Hey Lynne
Do try adding some caramel, it really is delightful.
I’ve been on a caramel kick recently, and these brownies look absolutely amazing. I can’t imagine brownies getting much better. And I would take the middle piece, for sure! A big middle piece!
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Ah well, the middle piece was much better than I was expecting. All that salty caramel goodness. Mmmm.
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These look incredible! If I hadn’t already made a chocolate cake today I would totally make these – but I’m definitely saving the recipe and making them ASAP.
Thank you Lucy. I hope you’ll enjoy baking these.
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Oh my. These look sensational! I love salted caramel so I must give these a try
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Do let me know if you try them Nicola. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.
I’ve just used half dark, half milk chocolate this afternoon. I also spread the caramel over the top instead of swirling it through – they’re still delightful
I’ve just used half dark, half milk chocolate this afternoon. I also spread the caramel over the top instead of swirling it through – they’re still delightful
Hope you all enjoy them Sarah! Do let me know
yummy yummmy so rich .( think i under cooked them ) but whooo so tasty will definitely be making them again .thanks so much
. friends loved them too
They’re meant to be slightly undercooked Sarah, so you probably did a perfect job. So glad you enjoyed them.
You can’t really under cook them Sarah. So glad you enjoyed them.
Nice recipe. I love a simple brownie recipe which is easy for the kids
I also like the below brownie recipe.
http://www.wascene.com/food-drink/perfect-chocolate-brownie-recipe/
Thanks for sharing,
Kelly
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