Matilda Brownies (Stovetop)
Matilda Brownies (Stovetop)
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 1 cup maida
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 150 ml milk
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, sift together the maida, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Whisk the dry ingredients until they are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, combine the hot water and coffee, stirring until the coffee dissolves. Add this mixture, along with the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, and oil, to the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth brownie batter is formed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Grease a baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the baking dish inside a large pot on a stovetop. Ensure the pot has a tight-fitting lid.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Cover the pot with the lid and cook on a low flame for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownie comes out clean.
⏱️ 45 min
- 8
Once baked, carefully remove the brownie from the pot and let it cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
While the brownie cools, prepare the ganache. In a separate heatproof bowl, melt the 200 grams dark chocolate using a double boiler method.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove it from the heat and add the 150 ml milk.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Mix the chocolate and milk until a smooth, glossy ganache forms.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled brownie, spreading it evenly across the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Allow the ganache to set slightly before cutting the brownies into squares and serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Matilda Brownies (Stovetop)
For the Brownie Batter
- 1 cup maida
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 150 ml milk
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, sift together the maida, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Whisk the dry ingredients until they are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, combine the hot water and coffee, stirring until the coffee dissolves. Add this mixture, along with the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, and oil, to the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth brownie batter is formed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Grease a baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the baking dish inside a large pot on a stovetop. Ensure the pot has a tight-fitting lid.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cover the pot with the lid and cook on a low flame for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownie comes out clean.
⏱️ 45 min - 8
Once baked, carefully remove the brownie from the pot and let it cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
While the brownie cools, prepare the ganache. In a separate heatproof bowl, melt the 200 grams dark chocolate using a double boiler method.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove it from the heat and add the 150 ml milk.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Mix the chocolate and milk until a smooth, glossy ganache forms.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled brownie, spreading it evenly across the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Allow the ganache to set slightly before cutting the brownies into squares and serving.
⏱️ 5 min