Bake Along with Bake Off: Deep, Dark & Delicious Fitzroy Brownies
The tent is back. The oven gloves are out. And as another series of Bake Off arrives on our screens this September, we're celebrating with a brownie recipe that's gloriously simple, unapologetically chocolatey, and packed full of character.
The Secret Ingredient?🍫
Montezuma's Fitzroy 74% Dark Chocolate.
Fitzroy isn't your average dark chocolate. It's bold, rich, smooth and organic, with a wonderfully intense cocoa flavour that shines through in every bite. If you're looking to elevate your home baking from "that's nice" to "can I have the recipe?", this is the bar to reach for.
Whether you're settling in for Bake Off night, baking for friends, or simply using chocolate as a perfectly valid excuse for turning the oven on, these fudgy brownies are guaranteed to steal the show.
Fitzroy 74% Dark Chocolate Brownies🍫
Preparation Time: 1 hour, Baking Time: 45 minutes at 150°C fan, Tin Size: 10 x 7 inch Makes: 12 brownies
Ingredients
· 150g butter
· 375g caster sugar
· 100g Montezuma's Fitzroy 74% Dark Chocolate
· 125g plain flour
· 25g cocoa powder
· 3 large eggs
Method
1. Melt the butter and Montezuma's Fitzroy 74% Dark Chocolate together in a bain-marie until silky smooth.
2. Once melted, add all the remaining ingredients, including the eggs.
3. Mix until fully combined, being careful not to overbeat.
4. Pour into a lined 10 x 7 inch baking tin.
5. Bake for 45 minutes at 150°C fan.
6. Leave to cool before slicing into 12 generous brownies.
Why Fitzroy Makes Better Brownies
A brownie lives or dies by its chocolate.
That's why we've swapped ordinary baking chocolate for Fitzroy 74% Dark Chocolate, our organic dark chocolate bar that's packed with rich cocoa notes and a satisfyingly smooth finish.
The result?
· Deep chocolate flavour with real cocoa intensity
· A rich, fudgy texture
· Less sweetness, more chocolate
· Brownies that taste decidedly grown up
In short, everything you want from a proper dark chocolate brownie.
Star Baker Tips⭐
Don't Overmix
Once you've added the ingredients together, mix only until combined. Overworking the batter can make brownies lighter and cake-like, rather than dense and fudgy.
Cool Before Cutting
We know. Waiting is difficult. But allowing brownies to cool fully helps them set and gives you those perfectly clean, bakery-worthy slices.
Add a Seasonal Twist
Feeling inspired by the signature challenges in the tent? Add a handful of Morello cherries and switch to Montezuma Black Forest Cherry Dark Chocolate to the mixture before baking. The tart fruit pairs beautifully with the deep cocoa notes.
The Ultimate Bake Off Viewing Companion🎬
Every Bake Off series needs a bake. This year, make it these rich, decadent Fitzroy brownies.
They're wonderfully easy to make, impossible to resist, and the perfect excuse to spend an evening surrounded by chocolate while judging technical challenges from the comfort of your sofa.
No handshake required.
