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Home ยป Uncategorized ยป Outrageous Salted Carmella Brownies

Outrageous Salted Carmella Brownies

September 14, 2009 · WCC Administr@tr · 15 Comments

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Growing up, there was a time I was in a rocker phase. Not quite the Metallica or Twisted Sister type rocker, but like the Jem doll rocker. (Lame, I know.) I’d sing along to the cassette tape my Jem doll came with and rock out with a hairbrush in my hand. I think I even recall asking my mom if I could dye my hair pink, just like Jem. I bring Jem up because her little slogan was, “Jem, is truly outrageous!” I was definitely a Jem fan and she was outrageous. You know what else is outrageous? These brownies are.

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Ina has these ‘Outrageous’ brownies but I think I can put it over the top. Sure, she has a pound of butter, over 2 pounds of chocolate and half a dozen extra large eggs in her brownie recipe but I can do better. Don’t believe me? Well, feast your eyes on my salted carmella brownies.

Taking Ina’s brownie recipe as a starting point, these bad boys have a bit more salt and are topped with a homemade caramel, Nutella and toasted pecans. I love the way the flavors of sweet and salty play together and these brownies marry them both well. The name, Salted Carmella, just reflects the slightly saltier brownie batter+ caramel + Nutella. Yes, it’s a chocoholics dream… and I’m willing to bet even my pink haired Jem would say, “It’s truly outrageous!”

Outrageous Salted Carmella Brownies
recipe inspired by Ina Garten

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons real vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup homemade caramel sauce (I used this recipe)
1/4 cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
Melt together the butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, and bittersweet chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly.

In another bowl, combine together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature.
In a small, combine together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to cooled chocolate mixture a little bit at a time until fully incorporated. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not over-bake because dry brownies are a bad thing!

While brownies are still slightly warm, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the brownies. Sprinkle with the toasted pecans and drizzle with the warmed Nutella. Allow to cool to set (your could refrigerate these too) the caramel and Nutella. Cut into squares, serve at room temperature and indulge…

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  1. Jen says

    September 14, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Wow these look awesome. I am going to have to try them!

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  2. Chris says

    September 14, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    JEM! Lol!

    These look fantastic Joelen. You are truly, truly, truly outrageous!

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  3. Mrs. G says

    September 14, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    I loved Jem! Those brownies look so good…

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  4. ErinsFoodFiles says

    September 14, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Those sound AMAZING!

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  5. Ginny says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:11 am

    haha! the brownies look great! Jem was my favorite as a kid! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Jennifer says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Those ARE outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUMMY!
    Jem- too funny!

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  7. Erin says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:11 am

    These look incredible!

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  8. Trish says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Those look amazing! I have fond memories of Jem. I used to watch the show and I can even remember some of the theme song!

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  9. Kerstin says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:11 am

    I was Jem last year for Halloween – I rocked a pink 80s outfit complete with a pink wig, Jem and the Holograms tshirt that I made, and red star earrings. It was such a huge hit that I think I'm going to wear it again this year! So, you're not the only fan ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Your brownies do look truly outrageous – yum!

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  10. Unknown says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:59 am

    Wow–You took these to a whole new level! They look amazing! Yummo!

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  11. kk says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:52 am

    oh my goodness, i'm licking my screen!! These look so incredible. absolutely OUTRAGEOUS!! =)

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  12. jada says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:06 am

    Wow, these look beyond fantastic : )

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  13. BMK says

    September 16, 2009 at 1:55 am

    You win the title for most outrageous brownies! Yours look so decadent and delicious. I love the sweet and salty combo. Thanks for bringing back the memories of the long forgotten Jem!

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  14. alice says

    September 16, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    i'm going to have to save this recipe for my spiralling weight gain after i i get tired of this diet i am on ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  15. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul says

    September 17, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    This is different. Can't wait to try it!

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