Chocolate desserts have to be the ultimate choice for Valentine’s Day. Sometimes making a favorite recipe in a special serving dish can make the dessert seem extra special.
I have found over the years that I prefer to make my own Valentine’s Dinner. I control the ingredients and the timing of the meal. I can set the table with special dishes and even save some money. I love to cook and by taking the time to make a nice meal for my husband, I show him how much I really care about him.
And, usually if I set the menu with his favorite dishes, I cannot go wrong. This year, I made a couple of different desserts to celebrate the day. I did not serve this dessert for our special dinner, but had it for him to enjoy at another time.
This brownie recipe was featured on the blog back in 2013, but is one of my all time favorites by Martha Stewart. If you have not tried it yet, give it a try. It can be frosted with your favorite chocolate icing, or simply use powdered sugar or whipped cream to accompany.
Here is the recipe: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, place a double boiler or glass bowl over boiling water and melt one stick of unsalted butter with six ounces of bittersweet chocolate. Remove the bowl from the heat and gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer. Then, add three large eggs and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 plus 2 tablespoons of flour and mix well.
Pour the mixture into the selected baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm without crumbs. Test with a cake tester. Cool at least 15 minutes before cutting or cool completely before icing with chocolate frosting.
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