Chilli, Orange and White Chocolate Brownies

Chilli, Orange and White Chocolate Brownies Photo: Sarah Tuck

These brownies are outrageously addictive with their sneaky, surprise hit of chilli heat.

Makes 30

Ingredients

• 350g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), cut into chunks
• 350g butter
• 6 eggs
• 2¼ cups caster sugar
• 1 2/3 cups plain flour
• 1 cup Dutch dark cocoa powder
• 150 grams white chocolate, roughly chopped 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon chilli powder
• finely grated zest 1 orange

Method

Line a 31cm x 22cm deep baking tin (or equivalent size) with baking paper.

Preheat the oven to 175ºC. 

Place the dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-proof jug or bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts in the microwave on low heat, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. 

Beat the eggs and caster sugar together in a bowl until pale and creamy. Stir in the chocolate mixture. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and stir to combine. Mix through the white chocolate, cinnamon, chilli powder and orange zest. 

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin. Bake for 40-45 minutes until cooked through. Cool in the tin before cutting.