# What You Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 6 oz unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
09 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
→ Black Sesame Swirl
10 - 1/4 cup black sesame paste, unsweetened
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 tbsp hot water
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in both sugars until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
04 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold into wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Stir in chopped dark chocolate.
06 - Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
07 - In a small bowl, mix black sesame paste, sugar, and hot water until smooth.
08 - Dollop spoonfuls of black sesame mixture over brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl through batter, creating a marbled pattern.
09 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until edges are set but center remains slightly fudgy. Toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
10 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
