Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Caramel Brownies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Decadent fudgy brownies with a molten center, swirled with homemade salted caramel and topped with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-savory balance. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers Dark chocolate, Unsalted butter, Granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 9 American cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz Dark chocolate
1/2 cup Unsalted butter
3/4 cup Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 cup Caramel sauce
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Baking powder
2 tbsp Cocoa powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Step 2: Whisk melted chocolate mixture with sugar until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and cocoa powder.
Step 3: Fold in flour and baking powder until just incorporated; do not overmix.
Step 4: Pour batter into a lined 8x8-inch baking pan. Swirl in caramel sauce with a knife to create marbled effect.
Step 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
Step 6: Cool completely, then sprinkle with sea salt before cutting into squares.