Chocolate Orange Brownies

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3/300ðF. Line the baking tray with the greaseproof paper.

• step 2

  Beat the eggs and then add in the sugars. Mix well to combine all together.

• step 3

  Add the melted butter and mix well again. Add the orange essence.

• step 4

  Sift in all the dry ingrediants and combine until rich and smooth.

• step 5

  Pour the mixture into the baking tray and level out.

• step 6

  (You could add something on top here. I've made these with chocolate chips, sugar crystals and little red heart cake decorations on top!)

• step 7

  Place in the middle of the oven and bake for approx 45 mins. When cooked the brownies will be firm but still very springy and spongey. A skewer may not come out completely clean as the middle of the brownies should be a little gooey!

• step 8

  Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tray before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

• step 9

  (You could cut up now and enjoy warm!!)

• step 10

  Slice into 12 squares and enjoy!

• step 11

  Always a hit with the kids this one!