Fig Brownie
Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Break the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Add the chopped butter. Place in a double boiler. Stir until melted.
Step 2
Remove the chocolate mixture from the water bath. Add sugar. Stir.
Step 3
Step 4
Sift flour with baking powder. Stir just until combined.
Step 5
Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined 22cm square pan. Smooth it out.
Step 6
Cut the figs into thin slices. Place them on the dough and press them lightly.
Step 7
Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool in the pan to room temperature. Cut into 16 squares.
Step 8
Mix powdered sugar with cocoa. Sprinkle over brownies and serve.
The rich flavor of dark chocolate sponge cake with two types of delicate custard makes this cake unique. Combined with the subtle flavor of juicy figs, it's exquisitely refined.
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