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Divine One-Pot Brownie

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Everyone should have an easy go to One-Pot Chocolate Brownie Recipe and this one is easy, quick and results in a gorgeous dense fudgy Brownie just like a Brownie should be!

Posted October 18, 2014, Updated November 19, 2025

A pile of One pot Brownie dusted with icing sugar

 

Also this Brownie is just fine on its own, sure you can add White Chocolate or walnuts or your favourite chocolate bar – but its perfect as is! A light dusting of icing sugar and your friends will be impressed.

There are many variations of this online and for this one I amended the Chocolate Brownie I already have slightly and its perfect! Of course it is full of sugar and a healthy dose of butter so if you are anti either of those ingredients either amend the recipe or look elsewhere! 🙂

Pile of Justamumnz's One Pot Brownies

 

I expected to need to cook this for much longer than I did – after 25 minutes mine was cooked – so I would suggest you test it at 25 minutes and keep an eye on it at five minute intervals.

 

You want the inside to be moist but the mixture to not stick a skewer inserted in the middle. The top will be cooked and it will feel firm at your touch, but the inside retains an almost undercooked look – but it is the perfect outcome!

Step by step to making One Pot Brownies

 

All this being said I am still a huge fan of the other brownie recipe I have on here – so do check out both – in fact make both and have a competition as to which one you love more!

And now onto my recipe for this Divine One-Pot Brownie!

Divine One-Pot Brownie

Divine One-Pot Brownie

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This is such a simple recipe but results in the most fudgy dense rich brownie I have ever tried.

Ingredients

  • 170 g Butter
  • 1¾ Cups White Sugar, 385 g
  • 1½ teaspoons Vanilla Essence
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Cocoa Powder, 100 g
  • ⅓ Cup Plain White Flour, 50 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and line a 23 cm square tin with baking paper
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy, at least 2 minutes
  • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully combined, thick and glossy
  • Sift over this the cocoa powder and flour and stir until only just combined through; avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread to make it even. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes (baking time depends on depth). Test with a skewer or knife in the centre at 25 minutes - moist crumbs on a damp skewer indicate it’s ready, if any wet batter then cook a few minutes longer and check again, careful not to overcook.
  • Cool completely in the tin, remove onto a wire rack and place in an airtight container or wrap well. It is always best to slice and serve brownies the next day once cold, making it more dense and rich. 
  • Dust with icing sugar to serve.
  • This recipe freezes beautifully, once it has cooled, wrap well in wrap and place in foil or an airtight container for up to 3 months. 
  • Enjoy!

    • Notes

    • This can be made in the stand mixer with the same steps
    • We often make this recipe with 180 g of our favourite white chocolate, diced into chunks and  gently folded into the batter after the flour and cocoa. It may take up to ten minutes longer to cook with this addition, we highly recommend it!

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 281Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 115mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 27gProtein: 5g

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    © Just a Mum
    Cuisine: New Zealand / Category: Brownie

    The all in one pot cooking method is the same as my divine Lemon Coconut Slice – too good to miss so try that one out too! Less dishes, lots of gorgeous fudgy goodness and easy!

    Stack of Divine One-Pot Brownies

     

    I hope you enjoy this lovely recipe and I love to hear your comments and feedback so let me know below what you think!

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    Happy Baking!

    Anna

     

    Comments

    2. Judy says

      I have never made a brownie before. Made this last night for my granddaughter’s 20th birthday. A real hit. I was lazy though and used my Kenwood with a whisk beater.
      Too easy. Thank you so much. I want to try the lemon and coconut one next

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      • justamumnz says

        Brilliant! Yes we use our mixer too, and then still only slowly fold through cocoa and flour still or it isn’t as fudgy.

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    5. Abigail says

      Wanted to find a quick and easy brownie recipe to make some special brownies and this is fab!
      Cooled in the fridge and then sprinkled with a healthy dose of icing sugar these were divine, and only 25mins (mine was perfect at 23mins). I did also reduce the sugar by 60g and they were just as good!

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    6. Tami says

      What Cocoa powder do you use? I’ve been using the countdown home brand but if there’s a better tasting one I’d love to know ❤️

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    7. Joanne says

      Tried this today and it was a big hit to my chocolate loving husband and toddler! My first brownie and it already impressed them! Thank you.

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    9. Joan McCormick says

      Hi Anna
      I made your Divine Chocolate Brownies today, they were amazing. I am so happy that I found your website. This is the first time I have been able to bake for five years! Having CRPS causes havoc but today I parked up my walker and pulled out a high stool and hey presto these amazing Brownies appeared. Thank you, it was really worth having to take to bed after spending time whisking and watching magic appear in the oven ??Thank you!!!

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      • justamumnz says

        I’m so pleased to hear that Joan! What a wonderful first recipe to choose and definitely worth the effort, I wonder what recipe you’ll try next ☺️

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    11. Kez Molly says

      At last a brownie recipe that is easy and also delivers what it promises. Thank you!

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    13. Lynne Ewison says

      I am trying this at the moment. The butter and sugar are not creaming together. What’s wrong??

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      • justamumnz says

        It comes together as best it can for melted butter and sugar. Mix it for about 3-4 minutes then add the eggs one at a time, it will become paler with each egg addition.

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    15. Anna says

      My family love this. Ive made it a few times … Love the one pot concept… So simple

      Thanks
      Anna

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      • justamumnz says

        You are very welcome Sammy – it is one of my go to recipes now! I add a block of white chocolate roughly chopped to take it to the next level of deliciousness xo

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