Brownies for Every Taste: Sweet Tooth or Classic Cake?
Brownies are a treat that everyone loves, but in my house, we cater to two very different tastes. For the kids (and the sweet tooths among us), we have a rich, chocolatey brownie with chunks of chocolate in every bite. For the older generation who prefer something less intense, there’s a classic cake-style brownie—lighter, fluffier, and just as delightful. Whatever your preference, these recipes will deliver every time!
Option 1: Sweet Tooth Brownies (Kid-Approved)
Ingredients
450g cadbury chocolate (300g melted, 150g pieces)
1 & 1/2 cup melted butter
2 & 1/2 cup sugar (can use a little less)
4 eggs
4 tsp vanilla essence
2 & 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
METHOD
1. melt chocolate on double boiler
2. mix butter and sugar until smooth.
3. add in eggs and vanilla
4. mix in melted chocolate
5. sieve and incorporate flour and cocoa
6. fold in chunks of chocolate pieces
7. bake 180°C for 25 mins (or until fork comes out mostly dry)
What Makes Them Special?
These brownies are perfectly balanced—fudgy yet firm, with delightful bits of chocolate in every bite. Ideal for kids (or anyone who loves a rich dessert).
Option 2: Classic Cake Brownies (Senior-Approved)
Ingredients
2 Cups white sugar
2 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
2 Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Essence
1 Teaspoon Bicarb
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Water
125g Butter
METHOD
1. Sift together sugar and flour
2. Mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla essence and bicarb together
into a jug and add to the sifted dry ingredients.
3. In a saucepan heat together the oil, cocoa, water and butter.
Starting by melting the butter adding the cocoa and the oil and water.
Bring it to a boil.
4. Add in boiling liquid ingredients to the flour and
fold together till it is mixed well.
5. Bake at 170 degree celcius for 25mins.
(tip. use a toothpick and poke in the middle to see if ready
if toothpick is clean, its done)
6. Remove from oven and cut in squares
7. Pour hot sauce over brownies.
What Makes Them Special?
These brownies are light, moist, and have a delightful crumb—perfect for those who prefer a less rich and sweeter dessert that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Hot Sauce
(Used for both brownies topping)
Ingredients
60g Butter
2 1/2 Tablespoons buttermilk
2 Tablespoons Cocoa
1 1/2 Cups Icing Sugar
METHOD
1. Melt Butter in a saucepan
2. Add the buttermilk to the melted butter
3. add the cocoa and icing sugar
4. Mix together and allow it to melt into a sauce
5. Pour hot over the brownies, smooth it out
serve and ENJOY.
Whether you’re baking for kids who love chocolatey indulgence or elders who prefer a lighter treat, these two brownie recipes are sure to keep everyone happy. Try them both and let your family decide their favorite or maybe, like mine, they’ll love them equally!
Created by faysjourney