April 13, 2011

Baking with Carla: Nutella Fudge Brownies

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You may (or may not) have noticed that I haven’t posted about Baking with Carla in a regular way lately. The truth is that my crazy schedule is affecting my Mondays with Carla too. I had to slow down our weekly meeting but this week I was back seeing her and baking with her. It was so nice. I truly love the time I spend with this kid! Last time I saw her, after we baked I said to her “ok, I think the scones cooled down enough. Now you can try one”. But she said “No, no aspetta!” (no, no wait!) and she run out of the kitchen, came back with her camera and shoot a dozen picture to the scones, setting them up on the plate in different ways. And then she said “proprio come te” (Just like you). Well, you can only imagine how I felt in that moment! I was so proud of that little girl. And, by the way, she took some amazing pictures with no props and just a point and shoot! Watch out, food bloggers! As soon as she will be able to write she might just become the youngest food blogger of our community!

To celebrate our meeting, this time I decided to bake something with Nutella. I remembered this Nutella brownies recipe I found on Abby Dodge blog. Four ingredients? Brownies? Nutella? Who could say no! I had to try it with Carla.




Nutella Fudge Brownies
Ingredients

                  1 cup Nutella
                  2 large eggs
                  65 g (2.25 oz or ½ cup) all purpose flour
                  1/2 cup chocolate chips*

*which I omitted so this recipe actually had only 3 ingredients!


Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup mini muffin pan with paper or foil liners (or, like I did, you can use silicon molds. In that case you don’t need to do anything).

Put the Nutella and eggs in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and well blended. Add the flour and whisk until blended.

Spoon the batter into the muffin tins (about 3/4 full) and sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips (if you decide to put them).

Bake for about 12 minutes and let them cool on a cooling rack before serving.

Source: Abby Dodge

33 comments:

  1. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyApril 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Mmmm these look delicious and such a gorgeous presentation! I love your blog, I can't wait to check out your other recipes! :)

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  2. Puan Ros @ Sinaranmenu.blogspotApril 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I'am 1 of your silence readers.Love your blog and all the lovely recipes you posted here.

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  3. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Yea! I've been missing you and Carla baking together. This does look yummy. It's amazing how the addition of a little hazelnut makes chocolate ok, isn't it. :)

    Dudette does the same thing with the camera now. Except if I don't take pictures of my dinner plate (since I usually cook a meal, not a sweet thing), she asks if she can take them of hers, so we sit and wait while she does it. I love how they want to be just like us. She's a smart girl, wanting to be like you!

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  4. Lisa | Authentic Suburban Gourmet April 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    These look absolutely divine! I bet they just melt in your mouth. Love the baking with Carla posts. Enjoy your week!

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  5. KociApril 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    How cute! I love that Carla is getting into the blogging side of cooking already! Those Nutella brownies look super yummy, so I can totally see why she'd want to grab her camera. :D

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  6. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What a simple recipe!! And the brownies look so cute! I'll definitely be making this for my husband soon - he loves nutella :)

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  7. citronetvanilleApril 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Oh who can say no to Nutella? I want to see Carla now, delicious!

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  8. Liv WanApril 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Wow, love the presentation of this cute little cake. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. Medeja- CranberryJamApril 14, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    They look delicious and so easy and only few ingredients! Great recipe

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  10. Angela@RecipesFromMyMomApril 14, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Such an adorable story about Carla taking pictures of the scones. These brownies are great quick recipe and the Nutella must add a little nutty flavor.

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  11. Vicki WildeApril 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I'm all about quick and delicious recipes and four ingredients? Sold! I think I could even make these tonight, and then eat them all :)

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  12. spcookiequeenApril 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love Carla and you my dear. It's so funny my daughter is now posing her food and grabbing my camera and taking shots. I makes me smile from the inside out. You are doing a great thing teaching her. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.
    -Gina-

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  13. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    hello and yummy

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  14. briarroseApril 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    These are just too easy to make for my piece of mind. ;) Beautiful, tasty Nutella.

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  15. AmberApril 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Mmmm, this is a great sounding recipe, my son would love it:)

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    That looks wonderful.

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  17. Savoring ItalyApril 14, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I loved hearing how Carla shot photos and spoke in Italian to her wonderful teacher! These brownies....wow! How come I still haven't tried them?lol. Love your brownies!! Grazie Sara per la tua amicizia. Mi sto riposando bene con I suoceri qui. Ti giuro che ti sto scrivendo adesso sdraiato sul mio divano;)

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  18. JeanApril 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You used only three ingredients for these guys? I think that's a record as far as I've seen. It was definitely a perfect thing to make with Carla or any young baker. How cute was she for taking pictures before letting you touch the brownies! You're training her well. :-)

    P.S. Can you teach me Italian and also how to bake? I've had my Rosetta Stone forever but I can't bring myself to study these days.

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  19. TorviewtorontoApril 14, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    these cupcakes look delicious beautifully done

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  20. A SPICY PERSPECTIVEApril 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! Nutella in brownies- love it!

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  21. CarolynApril 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Ugh, sorry for the crazy schedule! Glad you managed to fit in some time with her this past week. Great brownies!

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  22. StephanieApril 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Brownies and nutella? Yes please! Carla sounds like such a sweet kid!

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  23. Roxana | a trEATs affairApril 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Sorry to hear you're still on a tight schedule. Hope soon you'll find some time to relax.
    These nutella muffins sound so great. i'm thinking of making some for Tiffany too, she loves Nutella.
    Thanks for sharing Sara

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  24. Mikaela CowlesApril 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    What a way to celebrate!

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  25. Lindsey @ Gingerbread BagelsApril 16, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    These brownies are calling my name!!! I love how simple they are yet they look sooo sooo soo good.
    You must be so proud of Carla. It sounds like she's doing great with Italian and baking. :)

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  26. Meagan @ Scarletta BakesApril 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    These look, and sound, absolutely amazing. I can't wait to give them a try! Thanks so much for the lovely recipe!!

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  27. denise @ bread expectationsApril 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Uh oh!! Far too simple to make and far too delicious to resist. I think I'm in trouble ;) Lovely recipe and I am definitely keeping an eye out for Carla's blogging debut!

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  28. Jayanthy KumaranApril 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    absolutely tempting ...awesome clicks..
    first time here...gorgeous space with rich recipe collections...
    Am your new follower now..
    do stop by mine sometime..:)
    Tasty Appetite

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  29. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    These brownies look and sound fantastic and your story of Carla's photography made me smile :) Hope things slow down for you soon!

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  30. EileenApril 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    You probably won't believe this but I've never had Nutella. I hear such great things about it and yet I'm missing the boat. Sounds like you have set a wonder example for Carla. The newest foodie!

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  31. Kate@DiethoodApril 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Nutella in a brownie...oh my word! Brilliant! I need to have this asap.

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  32. A Little YumminessApril 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love the cooking with Carla posts! And these brownies look amazing

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  33. Audrey Ellen @ My Scene and HerdApril 26, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love simple recipes for chocolate things when I am stuck at home at midnight and just NEED something sweet, and baked, and comforting.

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