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Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade with Sea Salt

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Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with homemade salted caramel and topped with flaky sea salt, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter, cubed (for caramel)
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed (for caramel)
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until thick, fudgy, and glossy. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and stir constantly until it melts into a smooth amber liquid, about 5–7 minutes.
  7. Carefully add butter cubes to the melted sugar, stirring until fully melted.
  8. Remove from heat and slowly pour in warm heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Mix in 1 tsp flaky sea salt. Let caramel cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Spoon dollops of salted caramel over the batter.
  11. Pour remaining brownie batter on top and spread gently to cover the caramel.
  12. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the caramel through the batter gently, creating a marbled effect.
  13. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.
  14. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  15. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and warm melted butter to avoid scrambling eggs. Stir caramel constantly to prevent burning. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. If caramel hardens, warm gently before swirling. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter and coconut cream for heavy cream. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking blend.

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Keywords: salted caramel brownies, homemade brownies, sea salt brownies, fudgy brownies, caramel swirl, easy dessert, chocolate brownies

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