100-Hour Fudgy Brownies

I rarely make brownies, but when I do, I like to spend lots of time on them! Espresso infused brown butter, two kinds of chocolate, fluffy whipped sugar, and cold brew make them intensely rich and extremely fudgy. Even though the entire process takes 100 hours, I think it's worth it!

music by City Girl
Ji-Eun's Sunset
soundlessly like lost souls
Winter Fields (ft. mklachu)
Memories of a Dream

My video style is heavily inspired by Asian vlog channels I admire, such as Zoe, haegreendal, HidaMari Cooking, EMOJOIE Cuisine, Nino's Home, Cooking Tree, Wife's Cuisine, and more. Please check them out!

INGREDIENTS
2 sticks unsalted butter (225g)
1 tbsp espresso powder (6g)
Coffee ice cube (30g)

4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla paste (15g)
2 1/4 cups white sugar (450g)

1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder (45g)
1 tbsp espresso powder (6g)
1 tbsp kosher salt (9g)

8 oz melted 75% cacao chocolate (225g)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (215g)

3.5 oz chopped milk chocolate (100g)
3.5 oz chopped 75% cacao chocolate (100g)
6 oz chopped 75% cacao chocolate, for topping (170g)

Baked in a 9x13 pan.

Note from me:
The 100 hours actually makes quite a huge difference in the end. Out of curiosity, I've actually baked off a batch immediately to compare to the 100-hour batch, and it's not nearly as delicious to me. It's kinda like watching a movie in 480p while your friends watch it in 4K - still good but could probably be a lot better.

Thank you for watching!

[AlvinKZhou]

Ok so I may or may not have stolen a second piece that same night

[ngzulin]

His kid: dad, dinner took 6 hours
When's desert
Alvin: just a little over 4 days more

[GlinkBetweenWorlds]

watching this was an emotional experience that I did not expect. I love that you are so passionate about food.

[ryancole]

The three day rest and the freezer/fridge rest are so worth it. I’ve made this recipe a few times with varying degrees of self control and the full 100 hours makes a worthwhile difference.

[Theredbaron]

Man, watching Alvin cook is like watching Bob Ross paint. It doesn't matter what nonsense is going on in the world. It doesn't matter what's going on in your personal life. You sit down, throw on a video, and you instantly forget about everything else. Everything is so peaceful and the captions are always entertaining. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[Nife]

I’m in literal tears at the end of this. I love this so much. I’ve been having a rough couple of weeks because of all the killings and violence here in Nigeria. I was dealing with Survivors guilt and the fact that I lost someone I knew to police brutality. I’d been having trouble sleeping as well as focusing on my work so I came to YouTube to find something, anything. Alvin Zhou, this video brought me peace. And for that, I’m saying thank you.
The ambience, the fact that there were no words, your beautiful kitchen. It wasn’t too many things at once. I had to focus on the subtitles and the music helped me through it. What more? It was baking, my favorite thing in the world. I don’t know how, I can’t explain it, but my brain relaxed through all this. For the 10 minutes of peace you’ve given to me, in the middle of an absolute dumpster fire; I’m grateful. And I appreciate you more. Thank you.

[nave_the_nomad]

Not only is this a wonderful recipe the cinematography is pure art

[leehilton-hall]

By trial and error THIS is THE best chocolate brownie recipe and method anyone has EVER graced us (the human race) with. That said, I am currently in the process of tweaking and enhancing (to my own taste of course) this beautiful piece of art. Thank you Mr. Zhou. Thank you.

[memyselfandhereiam]

I'm most impressed by the fact that you ate that piece of brownie on a white couch wearing a white shirt. Absolute madlad!

[Angiepangie]

Whoever Alvin’s friend is, that must be one lucky friend.

[tiny]

"At long last, I can relax"

*sits on couch in the least relaxing position I can imagine*

[ycfcrwr]

Sad that he stopped uploading these amazing and calm cooking videos

[axjel-]

Imagine his friend just goes like “nah I don’t like brownies

[andysutton]

I'll be honest. This is genuine therapy.

[fujokou]

i know this is kinda stupid to say, but this was so relaxing to me. i literally got so much comfort from this video i almost cried.

[saraspinosalifts]

“Coffee is like chocolates #1 wingman. He brings out chocolates best qualities but never draws attention to himself” I love that haha

[gamemonster]

I feel like he is the Bob Ross of cooking, chill and wholesome af

[nxwiehv]

"Today I'm making an 100-hour brownie"
Something doesn't add up

[sappy]

i'm starting to think this "friend" doesn't exist and he needed an excuse to make brownies

[ashimo]

Everything about this aesthetic is perfect.