Chocolate Brownies

There are times when we wonder how life got so hard. Trying to change into a lane where you're not trailing behind a massive truck on the Great Western. Writing an essay about the differing historian's views on Tiberius Gracchus. Trying to figure out why that even matters. Finding the perfect pair of shoes on the sale rack and then finding out they don't come in your size. Oh yeah, things get pretty tough in that little thing we call life, and sometimes all you really need is a good brownie (or four) and a nice cup of tea. So that's what I made myself to deal with such struggles encountered in my daily doings. Yeah okay so not really, I made these weeks ago in a completely leisurely context. But like... whatever.
So here we go, a quick and easy brownie recipe which I promise you, yielded the most delicious, soft chocolately clouds of deliciousness ever to grace this earth. And they're so easy to prepare. Seriously.
The recipe is the same as what I used for my Chocolate Brownie Cake a few months back, but halved and baked in a square cake tin. It's a pity they only yield nine average-sized slices, they're perfect for sharing but they barely make enough for even my immediate friendship group. Sad, but at least there's no remorse at not sharing them ;)
So here's the recipe, enjoy and eat responsibly. Brownies are far too addictive for their own good.

Chocolate Brownies (Adapted from raspberri cupcakes)

• 200g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 100g dark chocolate,broken into pieces
• 2 large eggs
• 100g (approx. half cup) caster sugar
• 100g (approx. one scant cup) plain flour

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees and grease one square cake tin (I'm not sure how big my one actually is, I'll add the measurement when i find out..)
2. Melt the chocolate and butter together by placing them in a bowl over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally. 
3. Beat eggs and caster sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Fold through chocolate mixture then fold in flour until just combined. 
5. Transfer batter into the cake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes  or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool for five minutes in its tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar if desired.
7. When completely cool cut into nine equal slices (or whatever your preference)