Delicious Matcha White Chocolate Lava Brownies with Sea Salt
These brownies feature a tender crumb with a gooey molten white chocolate center and a delicate bitterness from matcha, balanced by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for a cozy dessert with a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-26 minutes
- Total Time: 32-36 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 90g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour, sifted (or gluten-free flour for GF version)
- 2 tbsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120g (4 oz) white chocolate, chopped or white chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, a pinch or two for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan lightly and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Melt the butter gently in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until fully melted. Let it cool slightly to warm, not hot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking continuously. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, folding just enough to combine.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle chopped white chocolate evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, covering the chocolate chunks.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt lightly over the top.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes, checking at 22 minutes. Edges should be set but center still soft and slightly jiggly. A toothpick near the edge should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Remove from oven and let brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes to allow the lava center to firm up slightly.
- Use parchment paper to lift brownies out, slice into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
If white chocolate pieces sink too much, chill the batter for 10 minutes before baking. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Melt butter warm, not hot, to avoid cooking eggs. Check brownies starting at 22 minutes to keep lava center molten. Flaky sea salt adds a unique crunch and balances sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 2
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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