French Silk Brownies
Indulgent and creamy brownies topped with rich chocolate mousse and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup chocolate mousse
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
Topping
- Once cool, spread a layer of chocolate mousse over the brownies, followed by whipped topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix the batter to ensure fudginess. You can enjoy these brownies with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.