Rich Fudgy Purple Ube Brownies (Printable version)

Rich fudgy brownies with vibrant purple ube and chocolate swirl

# List of ingredients:

→ Ube Mixture

01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Brownie Base

06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder

→ Chocolate Swirl

09 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, sugar, and ube halaya in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Beat in eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is completely incorporated and slightly thickened.
04 - Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl, breaking up any lumps.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ube mixture using a spatula, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.
06 - Melt chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
07 - Spread ube batter evenly in prepared pan. Dollop melted chocolate on top in several spots, then swirl with a knife or skewer to marble.
08 - Bake for 32–36 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marble pattern makes these look like you spent hours on technique when really you just swirled a knife through chocolate
  • That nutty, coconut like ube flavor plays so beautifully with rich chocolate, people will ask what your secret ingredient is
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so start checking at 32 minutes even if you think they need more time
  • The marble effect looks best when you dollop chocolate generously and limit yourself to just 3 or 4 figure eight swirls
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you add the eggs
  • Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, otherwise they'll crumble when you try to slice them

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