Description
These cardamom brownies are rich, fudgy, and infused with aromatic cardamom, creating a unique twist on a classic chocolate treat. Topped with pistachios, rose petals, and cocoa powder, they’re perfect for elegant entertaining or a cozy indulgence.
Ingredients
- 170 g dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly crushed cardamom seeds
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 95 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsalted pistachios, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (food grade)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish, dust with flour, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Crush cardamom seeds until coarse, like cracked pepper. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, espresso powder, and crushed cardamom. Let cool slightly.
- Add eggs and mix until smooth. Stir in flour just until combined and no dry spots remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Crush pistachios while brownies bake. Once baked, sprinkle brownies with pistachios, rose petals, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use ground cardamom (1 tsp) if fresh seeds are unavailable.
- Add orange zest for a citrus variation.
- Swap pistachios with almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Espresso powder enhances chocolate but can be omitted.
- Best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12 recipe)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
