Created on September 19th, 2025 at 05:09 pm
Ooey-gooey center + luscious caramel swirl!
If you’re a fan of caramel desserts and crave that deep, fudgy chocolate bite, these Molten Caramel Fudge Brownies are your next baking obsession. 🧁 Swirled with homemade salted caramel, this treat takes classic brownies to a whole new level. There’s rich, buttery caramel layered inside AND drizzled over top after baking — talk about caramel perfection! Whether you’re planning a weekend treat or need a crowd-pleasing dessert, this one’s got “save me for later” written all over it. Plus, the ingredients are simple and pantry-friendly, making it perfect for busy bakers who want big flavor without complicated steps. One bite, and you’re hooked.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn’t your average brownie — it’s a melt-in-your-mouth moment you’ll want to repeat. From the fudgy base to the silky caramel soaked through every bite, this recipe is a showstopper. It’s made with easy-to-find ingredients and doesn’t require a stand mixer (unless you want to use one). Great for birthdays, bake sales, or a “just because” treat, it’s budget-friendly and crowd-approved. Even better? You can make the caramel ahead and keep it on hand for a super quick assembly later. Bonus: clean-up is surprisingly simple for such a luxurious dessert!
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Servings: 16 slices
📝 Ingredients List
Salted Caramel
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Brownies
- 1½ cups white granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process preferred)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Medium saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9×9 inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- Skewer or toothpick
- Cooling rack
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
🥄 Make the Salted Caramel
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and let it melt undisturbed until it starts to caramelize. Stir occasionally with a whisk as clumps form.
- Once fully melted and amber in color, remove from heat. Add half the butter, whisk until melted, then add the rest. (It will bubble!)
- Slowly pour in the cream, whisking continuously. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Return to low heat and stir for 3 more minutes. Pour into a glass measuring cup and let cool for 30 minutes. 🍯
🍫 Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 pan and line it with parchment paper for easy lift-out.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat sugars, eggs, and egg yolk on high for 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until almost incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the pan. Drizzle half the salted caramel on top, leaving a 1-inch border to prevent burning. Swirl gently.
- Add the remaining brownie batter on top and spread evenly.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
🍮 Final Caramel Touch
- Once cooled, remove brownies from pan. Poke holes with a skewer and pour the remaining caramel over the top. Let it soak in for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. ✨
💡 Pro Tips
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze cut squares individually wrapped for up to 2 months.
- No heavy cream? Sub with canned coconut cream for a dairy-free twist.
- Serving idea: Top with vanilla bean ice cream + flaky sea salt for a restaurant-style dessert.
📊 Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 396 | 3g | 51g | 24g | 3g | 36g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
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