Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies
These dark chocolate olive oil brownies are rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey with a subtle savory edge from olive oil. An easy one-bowl brownie recipe that stays moist for days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.