Chocolate Cardamom Brownies With Chocolate Pistachi

Name: Chocolate Cardamom Brownies With Chocolate Pistachio Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (melted); 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons cardamom (the longer its been in your spice drawer, the more you should use); 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (for ganache icing); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache icing); 1 tablespoon butter (for ganache icing); 1 cup pistachios (hulled and roughly chopped)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (melted)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cardamom (the longer its been in your spice drawer, the more you should use)
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (for ganache icing)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache icing)
1 tablespoon butter (for ganache icing)
1 cup pistachios (hulled and roughly chopped)

1
Preheat over to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease two 8x8 glass pans or one larger pan.
3
In a large bowl, combine the butter and cocoa powder.
4
Add sugar, mix well.
5
Add eggs and stir until well combined.
6
Add vanilla, cardamom, and salt, stir well. Add in flour (until combined), but do not overmix.
7
Spoon mixture into pan(s) and bake for approximately 25 minutes (depending on pan size), until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.
8
Set brownies on rack to dry.
9
Once brownies are out of the oven, to make the ganache icing, using a double boiler, combine the chocolate, cream, and butter. Keep stirring until combined.
10
Remove mixture from heat. Stir occasionally until cool. Spread over brownies. Top with chopped pistachios.

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (melted), 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cardamom Brownies With Chocolate Pistachio Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cardamom Brownies With Chocolate Pistachio Icing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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