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Bakery Style Fudge Brownies

Every time I set out to create a new brownie recipe, I’m like there is no way this is going to be better than my last brownie recipe. And time and time again, yes way there is a way.
Case in point, these Secret Ingredient Bakery Style Fudge Brownies. They’ve got that stunning crackle crust that I just LOVE, and they’re, like, expensive rich.
You know, like they’re really rich. In flavor. Duh.

So let’s talk about what makes these brownies so rich and flavorful. It’s a secret ingredient you probably have in your pantry already.
Seriously, using a whole wheat flour makes these brownies so perfect. The slightest nuttiness imparts a deeper flavor than traditional all-purpose flour, making it my flour of choice in these brownies.
Now let’s talk specifics. I used Whole Wheat Flour from Bob’s Red Mill because it’s my favorite. And I’m SO RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED to announce that this is the first in a series of posts we’re doing together this year. Bob’s is such a fantastic company, and I couldn’t be more proud to work with them in 2018. Stay tuned for more awesome recipes together 🙂

Making these whole wheat brownies
You can whip up a batch of these brownies in about an hour with ingredients you already have in your pantry. I feel like this is the kind of thing most bloggers say, but I’m pretty much positive you have all the ingredients for these whole wheat brownies in your pantry already.
To make these babies, you’ll need high-quality whole wheat flour (duh), brown sugar, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt. You first need to melt the brown sugar and butter in the microwave until the mixture looks glossy. Then, add in the eggs and whisk it all together until the mixture lightens in color slightly.
Add in the rest of the ingredients, mixing until just combined. You don’t want to over mix the batter once you’ve added in the flour, as you don’t want your brownies to come out tough and chewy!
Bake these whole wheat brownies for a solid 45 minutes. To check when they’re done, insert a knife into the center and see if it comes out clean. When in doubt, it’s better to slightly underbake brownies than it is to overbake them!

But like for now, go make these whole wheat brownies. Then tell everyone you got them from a bakery and watch them believe you because they’re that good.
XO!
PrintBakery Style Fudge Brownies
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Cook Time 50 minutes
- Total Time 1hr 5mins
- Yield 9 x 9 pan
- Category brownies
- Method baked
- Cuisine american
Bakery Style Fudge Brownies
Secret Ingredient Bakery Style Fudge Brownies so rich and chewy you’d swear they weren’t homemade. But they ARE because you’re a boss baker.
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Cook Time 50 minutes
- Total Time 1hr 5mins
- Yield 9 x 9 pan
- Category brownies
- Method baked
- Cuisine american
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups salted butter
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9″x9″ pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir with a whisk. Repeat process 2 more times. Though granules of sugar will remain, the goal is to get the mixture to a glossy finish.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly, then add in eggs one at a time, whisking in between each addition. Whisk until the mixture lightens in color slightly.
- Add in cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour until just combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and bake for roughly 45 minutes, testing for doneness by inserting a knife into the center of the brownies beginning at 40 minutes. It might take up to 55 minutes for them to cook through depending on your oven!
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Cook Time 50 minutes
- Total Time 1hr 5mins
- Yield 9 x 9 pan
- Category brownies
- Method baked
- Cuisine american
More brownie recipes from Broma Bakery:
Lazy Girl Boxed Brownies (AKA How to Make Boxed Brownies Better)
Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies


Made these for my wife for our anniversary. She had been craving brownies, and I knew we had a bit of whole wheat flour left, so I found this recipe and decided to give it a shot. I used Ghirardelli cocoa, raw organic brown sugar, and added about a teaspoon of freeze dried coffee. Cooked as directed, but baked a little longer since it was in an 8×8 pan. Served with vanilla espresso frozen custard, and it was magnificent. So rich, so decadent. The ingredients are a bit pricey, but for brownies this good, I’m adding this recipe to my catalog of keepers.
Hi Zach! Happy anniversary to you and your wife! Happy to hear you two enjoyed these 🙂
I made these with my son and I think they turned out delicious. Dense and fudgy with chewy edges. I’m honestly confused how they could be bitter as I’ve seen people mention in other comments because they are absolutely loaded with fat and sugar. I mean these are a real treat. I ended up making them in a 8×8 pan and just checked them every 5 minutes after 1 hr. I pulled them out after they reached 190sh degrees F (which is the temp most baked goods are done at). If I had used a knife to test them I would have thought they were underdone. I did use Hershey Dutch Process cocoa but honestly I wonder if some of the bitterness described might be from mismeasuring? I prefer to use weight to measure so for everyone that was asking heres my math based on the volume measurements provided:
75 grams white whole wheat flour
100 grams cocoa powder
500 grams brown sugar
283 grams butter
I don’t weigh salt, vanilla or eggs.
I think I slightly over baked them, oops, but they were still delicious and I don’t mind a chewier brownie 🙂 I also had to use 3 different types of cocoa powder, haha, because I was running low, but without my mishaps this recipe would probably be even better! Overall they are very chocolatey and fudgy just like the recipe says