Yesterday I decided to bake the "Rasberry brownies" in a dinner gathering. I found the recipe in "Daily Swaps" posted by Betsy on Monday the 9th of February.

The brownies came out just perfect, moist, cakey and light, combining chocolate with the tanginess of rasberries. Excellent!!! Everyone was begging for another and another brownie.

I made certain changes. I used all purpose self- rising flour, the grated zest of two oranges with the vanilla, reduced sugar to one cup granulated sugar (though I prefer brown sugar). I mixed the flour with a big spatula in order to avoid overbeating.

I used frozen rasberries directly from the freezer. Finally, I used parchment paper in my pan which I also greased (lightly). The mixture came out a little stiff and I spreaded it with the back side of a spoon. During baking the mixture spreads out evenly.

I baked the brownies at 170 Celsius (325 F) for 30 minutes. Be careful not to overbake and dry the brownies.

I glazed them with the chocolate and butter glaze forming soft peaks. Finally, I sifted some confectioners sugar which is optional. I waited for the glaze to set and I finally cut them in small squares. Yumm, Yumm, Yumm!!!
I suggest that you definately try it.

Bye, Melina Greece

PS: Dear Betsy, thank you for posting this great recipe. I will bake it again and again!!