Spiced Cocoa and Cardamom Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies infused with warm cardamom and deep cocoa flavors, offering a unique twist on a classic dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, 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 150 calories and feeds 16, 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 16 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp ground cardamom.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Slowly add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the eggs and sugar, whisking until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  8. Step 8: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and cutting into 16 squares.

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