Easy Recipe for Spicy Mexican Chocolate Brownies
Brownies are a dessert recipe that everyone loves. A slightly crunchy crust on the top of the brownie, chewy edges, a gooey center, and a rich chocolatey flavor make them a favorite. However, you may want to add some excitement to your traditional brownies. That’s where this easy and spicy brownie recipe comes in. Although it’s not a traditional Mexican dish, these spicy brownies are a great way to switch things up. Once you try it, this recipe will become your new favorite way to make brownies. I know that it has now become my favorite brownie recipe.
The fusion of cayenne pepper and the addition of cinnamon in these brownies gives rise to an extraordinary flavor that is hard to beat. The classic Mexican coupling of chocolate and a hint of cinnamon imparts a delightfully sweet and woody essence, elevating the chocolate experience to a whole new level. Additionally, these brownies feature subtle notes of cinnamon, reminiscent of the taste of traditional Mexican hot chocolate. You might even call these Mexican hot chocolate brownies.
Adding 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the recipe does not overpower the flavor; instead, it enhances it by providing a little kick and a little spice. You’ll only feel the heat at the end of every bite, elevating the chocolate flavor. If you’re not a fan of chili, you can reduce the amount or omit it entirely, and the recipe will still turn out fantastic. However, I encourage you to experiment with a bit of spice and give it a shot.
If you are one of the world’s many chocolate lovers, then you’re in for a real treat with this recipe. The secret to its delightful, rich flavor and soft, chewy consistency is the real chocolate used in the batter instead of unsweetened cocoa powder. Moreover, the best part about this recipe is that it’s incredibly easy to make from scratch. Once you taste these perfect brownies, you’ll never want to return to using a brownie mix the next time you make brownies.
If you have it, try adding a dash of espresso powder or instant coffee granules. Adding these to any chocolate dessert helps enhance the chocolate flavor.
Try this great recipe is you love chocolate, Moist And Rich Guinness Chocolate Cake.
8 Easy Ingredients For These Spicy Mexican Brownies
The Mexican brownies recipe has only 8 ingredients and is super easy to make. Outside of baking, you can whip this up in about 10 minutes. It really is an easy dessert recipe. Here are the essential ingredients:
- Chocolate and lots of it – I used Ghirardelli 100% Cacao bar this time. I have also used authentic Ibarra Mexican chocolate. Both worked great.
- Cinnamon is key, and you can use either regular or Mexican cinnamon if you prefer a more robust, authentic flavor.
- Cayenne pepper – this secret ingredient is what brings a little bit of heat. I’ve also thought about trying an ancho chile powder or chipotle powder, maybe down the road.
- Butter – use real, unsalted butter; it makes everything better. This recipe uses 1 1/2 sticks of butter.
- Vanilla extract – a traditional baking flavor enhancer. I used Mexican vanilla in this recipe.
- Flour, Sugar, and Eggs round out this recipe.
The steps for making these delicious brownies are really relatively easy. A preheated oven to 350° is the first step. Melt butter and chocolate in a large bowl in the microwave and combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the chocolate mixture. Add the other dry ingredients and mix well; pour batter into the prepared pan (lining with parchment paper makes it easy to remove from the baking dish) and bake, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack and then dust with powdered sugar, and you’re ready to enjoy your delicious, chocolatey Mexican brownies. The perfect way to serve is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s really that easy. Store in an airtight container and these will last for a few days (if you can stop yourself from eating them).
Easy, Spicy Mexican Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla
- 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper adjust to flavor preference
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Butter and line with parchment. Cut two sheets of parchment, allowing edges to hang over, making it easier to remove from the pan.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and butter. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir to combine and completely melt the chocolate. Tip: put a paper towel on top of the bowl in the microwave; easier than cleaning up an explosion of butter.
- Stir in sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, cinnamon, and cayenne. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Try not to overbake; these are better a little undercooked.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack. Grab the edges of the parchment and lift from the pan. Slice and dust with powdered sugar.
