Delicious Easy Brownies - No mixer required!

This is a simple brownie recipe that takes less than 15 minutes and whilst I use an electric hand mixer, it can be made with just a whisk and is perfect for parties! This recipe combines a fudgey brownie with a creamy cheesecake layer and a generous sprinkle of chocolate and fudge on top. Bake this in just 20 minutes and you'll be adding this to your list of favourite chocolate treats!

Happy Easter everyone!

Tips:

If using one large pan, bake for 30 minutes

Don't use hot chocolate as an alternative to cocoa

Use a mix of plain and self-raising flour or plain flour with 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

I decided to add fudge pieces after I finished filming and dusted with icing sugar - these extra steps are optional but delicious!

You will need:

• 1 cup Flour -Self Raising and Plain (often known as All Purpose)
• 2 cups Sugar
• 3 Eggs plus one yolk
• 1/4 cup Butter
• *or Plain (all purpose) plus 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• A pinch of Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/2 cup Cocoa

• 1 Egg white
• 8oz Cream cheese
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

• Optional - Chocolate / Fudge pieces to decorate

Oven - 350f / 180c / gas mark 4