100-Hour Fudgy Brownies

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2020
  • 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!
    Instagram: / alvin.zhou
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    Winter Fields (ft. mklachu)
    Memories of a Dream
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    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!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 13 тис.

  • @ngzulin
    @ngzulin 3 роки тому +13900

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

  • @idontknow_whattowritesooo130
    @idontknow_whattowritesooo130 3 роки тому +621

    Recipe so you don't have to memorize it
    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)
    Method:
    1. First Brown the butter over medium-high heat till golden brown bits pop up on the bottom.
    2. Take the butter off the heat and add in espresso powder. Add a Coffee Ice cube (wth is that)
    3. In a large bowl crack FOUR eggs (WHY JUST WHY?) . Add sugar and vanilla essence
    4. Beat till fluffy. Sift in cocoa powder, MORE espresso, and salt. Fold in with a spatula.
    5. combine butter mix and sugar mixture. Add melted chocolate. Sift in the flour
    6. Chop up the chocolate and fold most of it into the brownie batter. Pour batter into the pan
    7.Add in the rest of the chocolate over the pan.
    8. Wrap the pan in tin foil, put it in the fridge, and let rest for THREE days
    *Three days later*
    9. Take the pan out of the fridge and tear of plastic wrap.
    10.Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F
    11. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes
    12. Take out of the oven and quickly wrap in tin foil and shove in the freezer
    *30 minutes later*
    13.Move it to the fridge and let rest for another additional 24 hours
    14. Enjoy :)
    Ur welcome

    • @lordbepiz
      @lordbepiz 3 роки тому +8

      you are dedicated

    • @katie_7999
      @katie_7999 3 роки тому +15

      I probably won’t make these because I hate coffee but I like this comment because you put in so much freaking effort to do this

    • @cobrapate
      @cobrapate 3 роки тому +4

      Its in the description dummy

    • @chairofthebored
      @chairofthebored 3 роки тому +9

      @@katie_7999 You can't taste coffee in brownies. Literally every single brownie recipe in the world now has espresso or coffee in it to help bring out the chocolate flavors

    • @someblackdude1297
      @someblackdude1297 3 роки тому +2

      wtf is a coffee ice cube? help...

  • @saraspinosalifts
    @saraspinosalifts 2 роки тому +711

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

  • @user-yc4fc7rw8r
    @user-yc4fc7rw8r 10 місяців тому +768

    Sad that he stopped uploading these amazing and calm cooking videos

    • @cas9343
      @cas9343 8 місяців тому +18

      I think he’s on Babish’s channel

    • @SuperMurph1991
      @SuperMurph1991 7 місяців тому +7

      @@cas9343 He is.

    • @CursedChildOfTheFae
      @CursedChildOfTheFae 7 місяців тому +28

      @@cas9343 yeah he is, but the videos don't have the same vibe

    • @2009_Smiling
      @2009_Smiling 7 місяців тому +5

      I wish he starts uploading again😢

    • @banana7558
      @banana7558 7 місяців тому +66

      Imagine if he's working on a really absurd video. Like a
      "1 year chicken nuggets" video wherein he grows the chicken himself.

  • @GlinkBetweenWorlds
    @GlinkBetweenWorlds 3 роки тому +26999

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

    • @peppypig4560
      @peppypig4560 3 роки тому +105

      Seriously that looks like heaven 😅

    • @audriecroney8967
      @audriecroney8967 3 роки тому +51

      @@bonk9657 PFFFT BAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣🤣

    • @JoseVieira-mv2mk
      @JoseVieira-mv2mk 3 роки тому +92

      Passionate and brave! Eating such fudgy brownies in a white shirt

    • @fishythefish7984
      @fishythefish7984 3 роки тому +61

      @@bonk9657 i- was that supposed to be funny? i'm not even a fat or overweight person but huh??

    • @jjpxggy9101
      @jjpxggy9101 3 роки тому +21

      @@bonk9657 Um...

  • @AlvinKZhou
    @AlvinKZhou  3 роки тому +20729

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

    • @fartcard5543
      @fartcard5543 3 роки тому +426

      We all have

    • @moshiloop40
      @moshiloop40 3 роки тому +149

      HOLD UP U ALSO PLAY PERSONA

    • @richmondmercado7526
      @richmondmercado7526 3 роки тому +222

      i believe it was for a good cause

    • @Ilyena
      @Ilyena 3 роки тому +52

      You WHAT??

    • @yurBihouse
      @yurBihouse 3 роки тому +194

      Only for testing purposes to see how they came out

  • @leehilton-hall2417
    @leehilton-hall2417 Рік тому +732

    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.

    • @leehilton-hall2417
      @leehilton-hall2417 Рік тому

      @@DocsAndArts what?

    • @leehilton-hall2417
      @leehilton-hall2417 Рік тому

      Who the hell is Mr. Lee? You absolute processed nugget.

    • @thegreaser
      @thegreaser Рік тому +10

      hi, i was wondering what improvements you made to the recipe? sorry that i’m asking this 4 months late hah

    • @leehilton-hall2417
      @leehilton-hall2417 Рік тому +52

      @@thegreaser not necessarily improvements but enhancements and tweaks to my own personal taste.
      Use Lindor milk choc and Lindt 90% dark in the wet mix and then same choc again in the filling. Also, a little less coffee. We have a bean to cup coffee machine so all my espresso ice cubes are from that. Salted butter also browns up nicer than unsalted and gives a more caramel note after the process.
      Have you tried Alvin's recipe?

    • @RAGEAlanBun
      @RAGEAlanBun Рік тому +5

      Out of interest, do you feel dutched cocoa powder is necessary? I’m making these tomorrow for a party on Saturday but can’t find dutched cocoa powder anywhere (I’m in the UK) and any delivery is a couple of weeks away at the earliest.

  • @ryancole696
    @ryancole696 Рік тому +104

    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.

    • @gguktae3502
      @gguktae3502 9 місяців тому

      Is the coffee taste overwhelming or fine?

    • @lunalovelyqq
      @lunalovelyqq 8 місяців тому

      @@gguktae3502 when not resting, the coffee taste is not very significant. currently putting my batch in the freezer after the 3 day wait, will report back

    • @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST
      @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST 7 місяців тому

      Where can I find the recipe please❤

    • @gguktae3502
      @gguktae3502 7 місяців тому +3

      @@MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST in the description box

    • @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST
      @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST 7 місяців тому +2

      @@gguktae3502 thank you ❤️🤗

  • @Theredbaron09
    @Theredbaron09 3 роки тому +2608

    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!

    • @cowboylikedans
      @cowboylikedans 3 роки тому +4

      So true

    • @clive...
      @clive... 3 роки тому +10

      For me its like watching nino plus asmr XD soo relaxing

    • @tacocate5878
      @tacocate5878 3 роки тому +1

      Don't edit your comment

    • @tacocate5878
      @tacocate5878 3 роки тому +2

      He hearted it or whatever you call it

    • @grant1753
      @grant1753 3 роки тому +4

      Nobody:
      Not a single soul:
      Alvin when eggs run away: SIT, NO, BAD SIT! S TO P

  • @nave_the_nomad8922
    @nave_the_nomad8922 3 роки тому +938

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

    • @panga_latrice
      @panga_latrice 3 роки тому +10

      I know right! That's one of the top reasons I love watching his videos. He just has amazing control at making every setting look cozy!

    • @ryantuplin
      @ryantuplin 3 роки тому +6

      100% incredible actually incredible please more like this never stop even when the pandemic is over do this!

  • @ashimo111
    @ashimo111 Рік тому +171

    Everything about this aesthetic is perfect.

  • @bec8508
    @bec8508 Рік тому +164

    I made this recipe and let’s just say, I can never eat another brownie the same. My expectations are so high, I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing! But I love it!

    • @srbournival
      @srbournival Рік тому +2

      Did you use the coffee ice cube? If so, what was the volume?

    • @bec8508
      @bec8508 Рік тому +8

      I couldn’t find the exact volume, so all I did was brewed a strong cup of coffee and poured it into an ice tray….

    • @srbournival
      @srbournival Рік тому +4

      @@bec8508 thanks. I was thinking of doing that and now I will

    • @xxtherealshaggy6929
      @xxtherealshaggy6929 10 місяців тому +1

      @@srbournival 30g

    • @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST
      @MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST 7 місяців тому

      Where can I find the recipe please ❤

  • @tiny306
    @tiny306 3 роки тому +3539

    "At long last, I can relax"
    *sits on couch in the least relaxing position I can imagine*

    • @kristineski6616
      @kristineski6616 3 роки тому +202

      Eating fudgy and melting brownies on a white chair is brave!

    • @Emily-mn8tt
      @Emily-mn8tt 3 роки тому +185

      His posture is so unnaturally perfect it scares me

    • @greymooses
      @greymooses 3 роки тому +57

      He's hemorrhaging all of his aesthetic, someone call the police.

    • @dangdatcrazymaster2355
      @dangdatcrazymaster2355 3 роки тому +33

      Yh it also bothered me that he didn't drink the milk after the first bite.
      I'm sorry but I would do otherwise In fact I would drink some milk before eating the brownie looking at how much milk u have.
      Anyways dem brownies look delicious.
      XD

    • @ilentyt7135
      @ilentyt7135 2 роки тому +6

      THEN YOU MOVE 1 INCH AND RUINS THAT RELAXING POSITION LOL

  • @gamemonster7434
    @gamemonster7434 3 роки тому +2623

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

    • @beamrider00
      @beamrider00 3 роки тому +23

      You know, that's a great comparison. Now I want to see Alvin make some "our little secret" trees in one of these videos....:)

    • @lewisjenkins8928
      @lewisjenkins8928 3 роки тому +1

      Overlooking Guga IMO, but Alvin is dang cool.

    • @schipp3525
      @schipp3525 3 роки тому +1

      Search up ainsley harriot

    • @dklgajh7910
      @dklgajh7910 3 роки тому

      what does smh mean?

    • @glamourandsugar1067
      @glamourandsugar1067 3 роки тому

      Yes good observation 👍🏻

  • @SCR4TCHK4T
    @SCR4TCHK4T 2 роки тому +111

    Alvin's videography talent is just a BEAUTIFUL piece of art.

  • @JustPlainRob
    @JustPlainRob 2 роки тому +50

    I love that every recipe just starts with "Melt down a kilo of butter..."

  • @user-nx6wi6eh9v
    @user-nx6wi6eh9v 3 роки тому +1929

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

  • @kashrapoza4452
    @kashrapoza4452 3 роки тому +2925

    Egg: *try’s to roll away*
    Alvin: this is what you get ;(
    Alvin: *fucking kills egg*

    • @BrodieOT7
      @BrodieOT7 3 роки тому +90

      Alvin: *kills egg wholesomely*

    • @saab35draken39
      @saab35draken39 3 роки тому +49

      @@BrodieOT7 no he *fucking killed it*

    • @dvkotastxy
      @dvkotastxy 3 роки тому +28

      ah yes, I love fucking destroying eggs

    • @yipp-7841
      @yipp-7841 3 роки тому +7

      @@dvkotastxy but without the word killing?

    • @dvkotastxy
      @dvkotastxy 3 роки тому +5

      @@yipp-7841 ofc, I'm sorry abt that

  • @uncanaldeentretenimiento9918
    @uncanaldeentretenimiento9918 Рік тому +46

    I made this brownies las christmas. They loved it. Even though I did not added all the espresso needed for the recipe.

  • @andreaspalmateer205
    @andreaspalmateer205 Рік тому +30

    In a world that seemingly never stops, I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing this video was. Thank you for making me stop everything and watch you make brownies.

  • @naomigeraldinesitumorang5067
    @naomigeraldinesitumorang5067 3 роки тому +2845

    Alvin' kid: Dad, why my friend named Rose?
    Alvin: Because her mom loves rose. Now go wash the dishes, Brown Butter.

  • @memyselfandhereiam
    @memyselfandhereiam 3 роки тому +986

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

  • @AngelHalo376
    @AngelHalo376 2 роки тому +15

    Watching Alvin cook and enjoy himself makes me so happy. I also love watching Binging with Babish if I’ve had a bad day. These two are so calming to me. I also love the video game references Alvin makes occasionally.

  • @marwaz3503
    @marwaz3503 2 роки тому +7

    the fact that u have captions makes me so happy for people who cant hear... and adding in the sounds off camera. ur amazeballs

  • @Angiepangie101
    @Angiepangie101 3 роки тому +2790

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

  • @fujokou
    @fujokou 3 роки тому +1214

    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.

    • @noornavaid
      @noornavaid 3 роки тому +49

      omg no it's not stupid!! i almost cried too... but partially bc i really want a brownie 😪

    • @sabbyl2812
      @sabbyl2812 3 роки тому +10

      This is 100% me. I felt so emotional.

    • @ruhmaaa7212
      @ruhmaaa7212 3 роки тому +4

      omggg same

    • @zahrakhan1185
      @zahrakhan1185 3 роки тому +8

      Nah it ain't stupid, it was super relaxing and calming

    • @videopina2249
      @videopina2249 3 роки тому +6

      It's all relaxing and pleasant until he goes to eat on his WHITE couch!

  • @actanonverba4022
    @actanonverba4022 2 роки тому +7

    I just made these brownies for my daughter’s birthday, I can’t emphasize how much I loved them ♥️

  • @halanadawn13
    @halanadawn13 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ve made these brownies for everyone I care about for various occasions ever since I found this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s a favorite amongst everyone. ❤

  • @axjel-1207
    @axjel-1207 3 роки тому +4605

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

    • @JalapenoFlower
      @JalapenoFlower 3 роки тому +157

      Well more for him to eat 😂

    • @freddymeng
      @freddymeng 3 роки тому +79

      He would have no problem eating them

    • @joshcadman5868
      @joshcadman5868 3 роки тому +51

      “Well this ones on the house!”
      SMASH

    • @vybz42069
      @vybz42069 3 роки тому +22

      @@weirdoleaks6459 stfu

    • @mira7075
      @mira7075 3 роки тому +7

      @@weirdoleaks6459 go away

  • @MrBadSmash
    @MrBadSmash 2 роки тому

    I'm going to make these for my birthday this year. I love slow-moving cooking processes so your channel really speaks to me spiritually. Thanks!

  • @LEGENDofBEANY
    @LEGENDofBEANY 2 роки тому +2

    This made me kind of emotional. Almost a vibe to appreciate the little things, and the friends in which you do things for, and the things your friends do for you. The silver lining in all things, and the moment to enjoy something so sweet on your couch. 🙏

  • @noahlayfield5069
    @noahlayfield5069 3 роки тому +1958

    "I hope I don't spill this flour"
    "I have spilled the flour"

  • @majesticpug8240
    @majesticpug8240 3 роки тому +4420

    Can we all just appreciate how damn straight he stands up

    • @juuuu0
      @juuuu0 2 роки тому +299

      Bruh his posture is on point i cant relate

    • @Afsen
      @Afsen 2 роки тому +120

      I’m not straight and I can never stand that straight-

    • @londonbridge9042
      @londonbridge9042 2 роки тому +117

      RIGHT AND HE SITS DOWN STRAIGHT

    • @911_terrorist
      @911_terrorist 2 роки тому +61

      Me with scoliosis 😅

    • @mindyshively4947
      @mindyshively4947 2 роки тому +26

      I do appreciate good posture says the massage therapist

  • @hossskul544
    @hossskul544 Рік тому +2

    I love the way you communicate with the food and encourage the consciousness of the ingredients.

  • @hlb_thegoat272
    @hlb_thegoat272 Рік тому +38

    how are you so patient 😭, my brownies take like 2 hours to make and your out here perfecting it for 100 hours

  • @andysutton2361
    @andysutton2361 3 роки тому +2806

    I'll be honest. This is genuine therapy.

    • @solmoman
      @solmoman 3 роки тому +15

      It's terrible if you actually try to MAKE these brownies and have to follow him fucking talk to the eggs as you try to write down the actual steps

    • @jadensucksatlife3188
      @jadensucksatlife3188 3 роки тому +13

      “Bake well, My children”
      Yep that’s definitely therapy...

    • @illusionist9761
      @illusionist9761 3 роки тому +8

      I got braces fitted a couple weeks ago and I've just been watching food videos non stop because I can't have half the stuff they're making. I don't know why it's therapeutic to me, but it is

    • @solmoman
      @solmoman 3 роки тому +3

      @@illusionist9761 Why cant you eat brownies? I had braces for 1,5 years and ate everything.. only had problems the first few days because the pain almost drove me insane

    • @illusionist9761
      @illusionist9761 3 роки тому +1

      @@solmoman I didn't say that I couldn't eat brownies, I said half of the food videos I've watched I couldn't eat the food in them

  • @bobbythefatass9663
    @bobbythefatass9663 3 роки тому +2697

    Kid: "Mom when is desert?"
    Mom: "in about 100 hours honey"

    • @nordic7453
      @nordic7453 3 роки тому +62

      ok bobby thefatass

    • @Slayer106
      @Slayer106 3 роки тому +79

      Y does this sound rude when it’s actually his display name lmfao

    • @kola178
      @kola178 3 роки тому +7

      its worth the wait though 😣

    • @Slayer106
      @Slayer106 3 роки тому +3

      Aye sir

    • @trollinape2697
      @trollinape2697 3 роки тому +2

      @@kola178 just buy some

  • @wond3rous772
    @wond3rous772 Рік тому

    10/10 food, 10/10 music, 15/10 baker. loving watching you cook all of this amazing food. its oddly calming and I love it. keep up the good work!

  • @x-ray2018
    @x-ray2018 11 місяців тому +2

    This is the best recipie that I have ever used for chocolate brownies!! My dad doesn't like desert type foods but he can't get enough of these!! Such a perfect recipe 😋

  • @sappy5143
    @sappy5143 3 роки тому +4443

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

    • @konirtemori6845
      @konirtemori6845 3 роки тому +51

      @Zasso No Kenja but...... but its......... but it's chocolate.......................

    • @autumnswift4273
      @autumnswift4273 3 роки тому +26

      If not birds then it's me.

    • @sappy5143
      @sappy5143 3 роки тому +44

      what are these responses 😃

    • @SharonLivshits
      @SharonLivshits 3 роки тому +14

      I believe him, he's way too thin to be eating everything he makes

    • @sappy5143
      @sappy5143 3 роки тому +22

      @@SharonLivshits i don't think we should be commenting on his weight

  • @kpb811
    @kpb811 3 роки тому +1927

    Alvin: "This is what you get for misbehaving"
    *Murders egg*

  • @happyfellowship4291
    @happyfellowship4291 2 роки тому +5

    I physically melt whenever I watch one of these videos. Alvin, if your goal is to make people super happy and relaxed and craving chocolate, you knock it out of the park every time.

  • @daniellacressmanthewriting750

    Wow. These look so delicious, and I love the way you filmed your process and narrated it. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @azmeh5982
    @azmeh5982 3 роки тому +516

    Mom: What do you want to be when you grow up?
    Me: ALVIN'S FRIEND

    • @werewolftapus7630
      @werewolftapus7630 3 роки тому

      @@chandmoon6393 no

    • @Il0vescarecrow
      @Il0vescarecrow 3 роки тому +4

      @@werewolftapus7630 lol i hate people who advertise their shit on other peoples videos

    • @katie_7999
      @katie_7999 3 роки тому +2

      I’ll have you know I was the 100 like 🥳🥳🥳

    • @destrudot
      @destrudot 3 роки тому +7

      @@katie_7999 Hello! Let's go on an adventure to find out who asked!

    • @Alibium
      @Alibium 3 роки тому +1

      @@Il0vescarecrow Chand Moon deleted all his vids and his comment lolllll

  • @blehblahbleh8171
    @blehblahbleh8171 3 роки тому +1763

    Alvin: "Bake well, my children!"
    *eats it

    • @hellximor5154
      @hellximor5154 3 роки тому +22

      A healthy dose of cannibalism

    • @VVe3
      @VVe3 3 роки тому +1

      what do brownies have to do with cannon balls

    • @sujathastanley9791
      @sujathastanley9791 3 роки тому +2

      Why does everyone one act like they don’t wanna eat their children they are really tasty if they are cooked well 😤

    • @mello.1483
      @mello.1483 3 роки тому +1

      @Soundw Ikr😆😆

    • @nodignity6159
      @nodignity6159 3 роки тому

      You don't eat your children?

  • @jiraffejimmy2159
    @jiraffejimmy2159 2 роки тому

    I love it when you made the recipe and your having your late night snack while rewatching the video because it taste to good and is so calming

  • @dylanlayton689
    @dylanlayton689 Рік тому +3

    This video came up in my feed out of no where yesterday, and I’m glad it did! I woke up this morning and said, “I’m going to make this!”
    My batch is in the fridge and will be out to bake in 72 hours. The batter itself is SOOOOOO good, so I’m excited to see how the flavors develop and what the final product tastes like.
    I made my own espresso powder with our favorite coffee (has hints of caramel and white chocolate).
    I am subscribed!
    I can’t wait to try other recipes (specifically that Lasagna) 🤤🤤🤤

  • @slvrcrystalcc
    @slvrcrystalcc 3 роки тому +3321

    Middle of the night: Eats a heavily caffeinated brownie because he can not sleep.

  • @teapunny
    @teapunny 3 роки тому +607

    “he brings out the chocolate’s best qualities, but never draws attention to himself” as a coffee lover i’ve never felt so sad

    • @angeld8495
      @angeld8495 3 роки тому +5

      Sounds like my relationship with my friends.

    • @elianalaurachristanty4420
      @elianalaurachristanty4420 3 роки тому +1

      @@angeld8495 same :)

    • @tsawy6
      @tsawy6 3 роки тому +2

      The wingman is a noble profession! (and hey, coffee definitely gets it's time to shine. There are whole shops you can go to just to get coffee!)

  • @ronitshah6563
    @ronitshah6563 2 роки тому +19

    I made this brownie three times this year, on special occasions. My mom hates the excess of ingredients it uses, but I get the same joy out of cooking it that Alvin shows. Pure bliss, thank you for this.

  • @fernandoalves5721
    @fernandoalves5721 Рік тому +11

    I almost cried when you cut the finished brownie.
    Honest to God.
    It's beautiful, and you should be proud of yourself.

  • @allsoover
    @allsoover 3 роки тому +502

    "this is what you get for misbehaving"
    *s m a s h*
    absolutely brutal

  • @Nife290
    @Nife290 3 роки тому +816

    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 UA-cam 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.

    • @steveameling2718
      @steveameling2718 3 роки тому +43

      Thank you for sharing

    • @denh9780
      @denh9780 3 роки тому +34

      Yes, thank you very very much for sharing. I hope that you will find peace someday and continue baking for a very long time. God bless.

    • @joshyeboah4298
      @joshyeboah4298 3 роки тому +29

      I’m praying for your continued safety ❤️

    • @Lobster_mage
      @Lobster_mage 3 роки тому +29

      This is literally the most wholesome and peaceful youtube comment section i have ever encountered. I have scrolled this far down and haven't read any profanity. Whatever this cooking channel is, props man this is a cool community.

    • @nl3265
      @nl3265 3 роки тому +5

      Keep going, bro

  • @Backwoodspsycho
    @Backwoodspsycho Рік тому +2

    This channel is a gold mine. I love it. Not to mention the lighting is Beautiful

  • @chloedotweir
    @chloedotweir 2 роки тому +70

    I've tried these, waiting the required time!!!! They were ABSOLUTELY worth it. So good.

    • @olivercorbett8316
      @olivercorbett8316 Рік тому

      Noo!! Stoppp! No don’t send that don’t do not click unsend Hahahah hahaha wtf gasp delete this you look crazy

    • @gguktae3502
      @gguktae3502 10 місяців тому

      Was the coffee flavor overwhelming ?

    • @chloedotweir
      @chloedotweir 10 місяців тому +2

      @@gguktae3502 Not at all! I've made this a couple of times. The first time, I only put in the recommended amount of the coffee, and you basically couldn't taste it. It just made the chocolate flavour really strong.
      The next few times I've made it (I've made it like 5 times now lol), I upped the coffee by a lot, so you can taste it pretty strongly, and omg it's to DIE FOR.

  • @chiary.is.not.amazing5760
    @chiary.is.not.amazing5760 3 роки тому +1548

    if someone made this for me I'd secretly cry when I'm alone

  • @tabassum3052
    @tabassum3052 3 роки тому +1790

    In future when Alvin's kids mess around,
    Alvin: drink this vanilla and sugar, and then go think about what you've done...

    • @cowboylikedans
      @cowboylikedans 3 роки тому +4

      Eeew lol

    • @LeBornMajes
      @LeBornMajes 3 роки тому +2

      I'd barf

    • @BABYR4MEN
      @BABYR4MEN 3 роки тому +44

      Uhhhhhh don't try drinking vanilla, ANY AMOUNT, I speak from experience

    • @dslacie25
      @dslacie25 3 роки тому +1

      @@BABYR4MEN vanilla essence?

    • @MeOnlyWithoutMyName
      @MeOnlyWithoutMyName 3 роки тому +18

      But he shouldn’t beat his kids like the eggs 😂
      With a hand mixer (I know bad joke;))

  • @pinetree09
    @pinetree09 2 роки тому +7

    I haven’t made this recipe (yet), but I’ve started incorporating the hot brownie into the freezer technique with box mixes, and it keeps them super fudgy for days 😋

  • @jxx9581
    @jxx9581 2 роки тому +4

    I’ll be making these for new year’s for the second time. Thank you for giving me a delicious and sweet tradition to start as I start being an adult. I’ll be making two batches this time, an all milk chocolate, and all dark!!

  • @aymanicious
    @aymanicious 3 роки тому +1283

    Everyone is looking for "one minute brownies"
    Alvin: here is my "100-hour Brownies".

    • @dureshahwar9599
      @dureshahwar9599 3 роки тому +6

      hahaha Seriously 😂

    • @Golhaa27
      @Golhaa27 3 роки тому +2

      Love this😂😂

    • @pistolcrystal2
      @pistolcrystal2 3 роки тому +7

      Cooking has become too rushed. Instant gratification. The best cooking embraces each moment it took to create it. Respecting each ingredient

    • @bweeeeniee1131
      @bweeeeniee1131 3 роки тому +5

      @@pistolcrystal2 that's the most poetic text I've seen about food. Probably.

    • @adriangroenewald3825
      @adriangroenewald3825 3 роки тому

      Seriously for anyone wanting a super quick fudgy and delicious brownie recipe here’s one of mine: ua-cam.com/video/DLzxrzFCyOs/v-deo.html

  • @saniyarathod966
    @saniyarathod966 3 роки тому +16470

    Alvin's future wife should accept the fact that he'll love brown butter more than her..

    • @AlvinKZhou
      @AlvinKZhou  3 роки тому +7267

      I can't really argue with this and that scares me a bit

    • @saniyarathod966
      @saniyarathod966 3 роки тому +1813

      @@AlvinKZhou She won't complain as long as you cook good food for her XD

    • @justbamboozled6732
      @justbamboozled6732 3 роки тому +270

      Ya, I feel like any dessert Alvin makes it always includes brown butter which looks SO good :)

    • @mitcheljoseph
      @mitcheljoseph 3 роки тому +122

      Wife??? LOL

    • @reinew2134
      @reinew2134 3 роки тому +76

      @@mitcheljoseph what's the matter 😂😂??

  • @rodbryans4929
    @rodbryans4929 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful videos. Calming, educational and meditative. The anonymity is beguiling and the talking to the food a stroke of genius. Just lovely to watch. Well done.

  • @actuallowroller
    @actuallowroller Рік тому +1

    Love your filming style and editing style. Adds a little something extra that's got me smiling from beginning to the very end of the video.

  • @hilarywang5440
    @hilarywang5440 3 роки тому +251

    His house is so aesthetically pleasing

  • @hudsoncurren1592
    @hudsoncurren1592 3 роки тому +1003

    "I hope i don't spill the flour"
    *10 seconds later*
    "I have spilled the flour"
    story of all of our lives mate :)

    • @antekknapek4635
      @antekknapek4635 3 роки тому +2

      mood

    • @bubbamane2311
      @bubbamane2311 3 роки тому +1

      Yo can you guys please help me? My parents promised that if I hit 1.5k subscribers before Christmas they day will get me a new bike, and I really need a new one🥺. If y’all could help that would be great, but if you don’t that’s fine.‍🐱‍👤

    • @a_raginguser6791
      @a_raginguser6791 3 роки тому +5

      @@bubbamane2311 why are u hiding sub count?

    • @sandraswan9008
      @sandraswan9008 3 роки тому +2

      @@bubbamane2311 yo can you stop lying?

    • @celiachavez3616
      @celiachavez3616 3 роки тому +2

      @@bubbamane2311 nah fam we got two legs for a reason, plus if you want a new one that bad save up for one. You can buy one when you're older. If you don't get one at all and it's not because of the subscribers but you. Then it was just never meant to be.

  • @hulkdad
    @hulkdad 2 роки тому +2

    Not only do the brownies look amazing but this whole video was so well done. Just satisfying and entertaining to watch. Loved the commentary too 😂

  • @anuradharavi8745
    @anuradharavi8745 2 роки тому +9

    You should make more of such videos for people suffering from Anxiety/Depression... They will appreciate... This is the most relaxing video I have watched....

  • @orleans2329
    @orleans2329 3 роки тому +2963

    One of the many things Alvin says that could be BAD out of context:
    "bAkE wElL mY cHiLd"

  • @0Demiyah0
    @0Demiyah0 3 роки тому +622

    Pre-lockdown: 20 minute brownie
    Lockdown: 100 hour brownie

  • @miaparnaby7747
    @miaparnaby7747 2 роки тому +2

    i love alvin's videos! they are always so calming and make me feel soooo much better when i'm sad or even just super bored. so thank you alvin, for taking your time to make these amazing videos for all of us watchers!! :]
    - mia

  • @yanispizarroortega2348
    @yanispizarroortega2348 2 роки тому +22

    I made these a few days ago and I have some observations to make: if you use irish butter, use less because of it's higher fat content. maybe 20 or 30 gr less can go a long way.If you don't want to eat so many calories, use half the amount of sugar and take away 2 egg whites. If you like dark chocolate, keep those ratios as they are, but if you don't, susbtitute some of the molten chocolate inside the batter with milk chocolate, or something i have yet to try, substitute the dark chocolate on top of the batter whith milk or even white chocolate. Thank you very much, Alvin, for releasing this recipe, the browneys were amazing.

  • @NotCommanderShepard
    @NotCommanderShepard 3 роки тому +448

    "Hey baby, let me make you some brownies"
    "Wow, I LOVE brownies! Can't wa---"
    *"They'll be ready on Tuesday"*

  • @emmavermaak01
    @emmavermaak01 3 роки тому +1389

    I made these with a friend, we can confirm these are the tastiest brownies you will eat in your life

    • @minajones8341
      @minajones8341 2 роки тому +14

      Out of curiosity, could you taste the espresso at all?

    • @esverker7018
      @esverker7018 2 роки тому +63

      @@minajones8341 It's possible, but most of the time coffee is used as a chocolate flavor enhancer in baking, and you don't taste it.

    • @minajones8341
      @minajones8341 2 роки тому +14

      @@esverker7018 Thank you! I just hate the taste.

    • @thugpug4392
      @thugpug4392 2 роки тому +40

      @@minajones8341 don't rely on the coffee flavor being undetectable. If you really don't like it, you might still be able to taste it. I joke sometimes with my family about this because it's almost like a superpower being able to identity coffee in things. In fact, I thought that some chocolate tasting like coffee was a false positive but I just learned now that some people put coffee in chocolate so I might actually have been right. If you really don't like coffee don't trust that you won't notice the taste. Our brains are really good at picking out what's bad for you (I can also taste how close to spoiling milk is ever since I got food poisoning).

    • @minajones8341
      @minajones8341 2 роки тому +5

      @@thugpug4392 true! I’ll probably just leave the espresso out and hope for the the best lol.

  • @N1CH0LAS007
    @N1CH0LAS007 4 місяці тому +1

    Discovering your channel this winter has inspired me to bake some delightful treats. Happy holidays ✌🏻

  • @nidiaolingc9570
    @nidiaolingc9570 Рік тому

    i love watching these videos so much and i always wonder what your desserts taste like they look so yummy thank you for such great content

  • @lemonmind4172
    @lemonmind4172 3 роки тому +1474

    This person puts more time into brownies than I do into studying for tests

    • @toon9413
      @toon9413 3 роки тому +11

      If u put 100 hours into a test ur a dumbass

    • @TRRAAAAAAAAA111
      @TRRAAAAAAAAA111 3 роки тому +61

      @@toon9413 for... Studying..?

    • @faermann
      @faermann 3 роки тому +53

      @@toon9413 mate can you read

    • @Violent.lights
      @Violent.lights 2 роки тому +7

      Currently supposed to be studying for a test

    • @hoseokjung1734
      @hoseokjung1734 2 роки тому +4

      @@toon9413 no it’s not. Just like how spending 100hr on a brownie

  • @rvkgamer799
    @rvkgamer799 3 роки тому +1400

    Let’s appreciate the fact that the video is only 10 minutes long

  • @zKyotoz
    @zKyotoz 7 місяців тому +1

    Not only does he make calming cooking videos, he sprinkles a little humor in it too. Amazing content, Alvin! Keep it up!

  • @bjoernoswald2473
    @bjoernoswald2473 Рік тому +5

    I know this video is 2 years old but I just did Alvins 100h brownies and wanna give my opinion:
    What really is baffling me here is how Emmy (emmymade) and other reviewers say "if you need a quick brownie fix... this is not for you!" duh... yeah I guess that's obvious. But on the other hand... if I need a quick brownie... I'll probably buy one. Normally I need to look up a recipe, buy the ingredients, etc. So it doesn't really matter. If I plan on baking those things myself, I'll bring the time either way.
    For the verdict: Are those the best brownies yes or no?
    Depends on your personal taste. I've found them to be very dense and rich in texture. Those are no fluffy or crunchy or wet brownies. They are moist, thick, heavy, dense, rich brownies. There is a lot of chocolate taste which is beautiful. You do no taste the coffee at all. (I didn't...). If you are more into milk chocolate, maybe it's a bit too much for you. It did pair beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
    If you eat them cold, you'll probably be disappointed. Reheating them before eating them is the key for them to bring out their full potential. Sadly Alvin (nor Emmy) doesn't give us a hint as to how he is doing it.
    I've put them into the oven at 150°C and at 200°C for about 5 and for 10 minutes... I don't know the perfect setting to be honest... but having them in at 150°C for 10 minutes worked well.
    All in all: Those are some great brownies. No revelation if you ask me, but maybe there's just that much you can do to food right?
    I might try to give it my personal twist, but the recipe is solid as it is.
    Is it too much work? Not at all... it just takes time because it has to rest so long in the fridge. Other than that it's pretty much your regular baking recipe. Haven't tried to bake some without letting it rest though so maybe I'll do that the next time. From what Alvin and also Emmy (@emmymade) write, it doesn't taste as good as the long version so I guess that'll be true.

    • @oeilobjectif7628
      @oeilobjectif7628 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your analysis. I am wondering if it makes a real difference to wait 100h instead of 15-24h because usually all the flavor and consistency are fully developed during this period.

    • @bjoernoswald2473
      @bjoernoswald2473 4 місяці тому

      Only one way to find out :) please let us all know if you try it

    • @Prettygirlcn5
      @Prettygirlcn5 2 місяці тому +1

      I’ve been looking for that tip about how to reheat them after the last stage in the fridge 👩🏽‍🍳

  • @reallyhorribleenterprises
    @reallyhorribleenterprises 3 роки тому +2953

    Talking to your food isn't weird. It's adorable.
    However, that DID seem like an almost irresponsible amount of chocolate.

    • @AlvinKZhou
      @AlvinKZhou  3 роки тому +1190

      no such thing (:

    • @melodys9188
      @melodys9188 3 роки тому +63

      @@AlvinKZhou alMOST . but not quitteeee

    • @aarshiyasharma8013
      @aarshiyasharma8013 3 роки тому +41

      @@AlvinKZhou i talk to my food too... before I eat them 🙄😶

    • @thatmexicanteacher1227
      @thatmexicanteacher1227 3 роки тому +50

      @@AlvinKZhou I agree, you should have added more😂

    • @jacksoncrist3984
      @jacksoncrist3984 3 роки тому +14

      I didn’t think there was enough!

  • @evanave2aleph
    @evanave2aleph 3 роки тому +1070

    Plot twist: he is the friend.

    • @phroged2255
      @phroged2255 3 роки тому

      Lol

    • @lemon6531
      @lemon6531 3 роки тому +4

      I mean I would probably eat the brownies before my friend could and be like
      *oops*

    • @xandeath75
      @xandeath75 3 роки тому

      You beat me to it. 😂

    • @lemon6531
      @lemon6531 3 роки тому +1

      @@xandeath75 ok but like don’t we all wish we were the friend 😔

    • @Krfification101
      @Krfification101 3 роки тому

      @@lemon6531 I made you a cookie but I eated it.

  • @t.h7558
    @t.h7558 2 роки тому +1

    Man, I LOVE your kitchen! it looks like there is a lot of story behind it! I'm jealous of your friend! and in the end, thanks for watching? I couldn't help my eyes! thanks for producing!

  • @celestita8404
    @celestita8404 Рік тому

    All of your recipes look so amazing!! I am gonna have to start trying to make them

  • @KinWa1
    @KinWa1 3 роки тому +533

    Egg: **Misbehaves**
    Alvin: *‘So you have chosen death?’*

  • @mushroomfog2509
    @mushroomfog2509 2 роки тому +5959

    Aesthetic brownies
    Aesthetic guy
    Aesthetic house
    This is relaxing

    • @cpierce4562
      @cpierce4562 2 роки тому +56

      This was basically the best video ever.

    • @bugpooki
      @bugpooki 2 роки тому +41

      not to mention the music

    • @Annie-df9ky
      @Annie-df9ky 2 роки тому +71

      Alvin on his channel: nice relaxing aesthetic videos
      Alvin on tasty: NO THE MIXER!! iTS DEAD!!!!!!

    • @cpierce4562
      @cpierce4562 2 роки тому +11

      @@Annie-df9ky 'We're going to be here for awhile'

    • @Adam-dr9cr
      @Adam-dr9cr 2 роки тому +5

      so thats what triple A is

  • @richardcallery477
    @richardcallery477 Рік тому +10

    How does anyone not love this?

  • @coool20
    @coool20 5 місяців тому +1

    Cant believe how beautiful the cinematography in this video is. I was just looking for a good brownie recipe

  • @srianshumahadas7178
    @srianshumahadas7178 2 роки тому +2811

    I imagine his house to be in the midst of a forest-like garden in the quaintest place possible, filled with the most interesting smells always and is discovered later on by a teenager who is troubled and solves his problems by learning how to bake from Alvin.

    • @vineetmitra3810
      @vineetmitra3810 2 роки тому +63

      One yessssss! And vines on the house it’s a bunch of flowers! Yes

    • @nyansybones4983
      @nyansybones4983 2 роки тому +45

      That’s such a cute idea! Maybe one day I’ll write a story like that :)

    • @myuuwi
      @myuuwi 2 роки тому +41

      Alvin lore

    • @yoshi_705
      @yoshi_705 2 роки тому +16

      best fanfic

    • @galaleo1531
      @galaleo1531 2 роки тому +10

      I want to read this

  • @ilovebeserk
    @ilovebeserk 2 роки тому +798

    "I hope I don't spill the flour."
    *"I have spilled the flour."*

    • @GG-vi6pv
      @GG-vi6pv 2 роки тому +1

      I liek your pfp

    • @ilovebeserk
      @ilovebeserk 2 роки тому +1

      @@GG-vi6pv

    • @JohannysVeganCooking
      @JohannysVeganCooking 2 роки тому

      "Best Pancakes Ever" VEGAN "Must Try" EASY TO MAKE ua-cam.com/video/KMUwKIiVyRE/v-deo.html Quick & Easy

    • @peteristhesenate7161
      @peteristhesenate7161 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohannysVeganCooking Did we ask?

    • @nuclearshoppingcart
      @nuclearshoppingcart 2 роки тому

      @@JohannysVeganCooking an alvin video that doesn’t take multiple days is better than this

  • @leoniemarks9373
    @leoniemarks9373 Рік тому +3

    I know these videos were made a while ago, but I have only just found them. I really enjoy them, thank you Alvin.

  • @elizabethrose930
    @elizabethrose930 Рік тому

    YAY I just subscribed. At first I just enjoyed it because duh it's an AWESOME video, but then I found out that you had the recipe in the description. And hallelujah I am SOOO HAPPY!😁 I've always enjoyed brownies and coffee separately, but I've never had a coffee brownie so I'm excited to try this recipe🥰💜

  • @Rialagma
    @Rialagma 3 роки тому +343

    "I can't sleep so imma quickly set up 20 different camera shots to showcase the final result"

    • @manishaasrani8692
      @manishaasrani8692 3 роки тому +6

      Aha I read this as it happened

    • @neogamerdaxter6844
      @neogamerdaxter6844 3 роки тому +2

      As an *aspiring* filmaker....
      that's exactly how it works inside my head.

  • @ee6753
    @ee6753 3 роки тому +337

    I have no idea who you are but this video showed up in my reccomendations. At one point a few years ago, I baked brownies all the time, usually for my friend. However, since then, I've not been baking. I don't know what it is about this video, maybe the lighting or the music, but it made me really emotional, kind of like that end scene in ratatouille when the critic tries the food. Either way these brownies and this video are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and I'm about to cry, thank you.

  • @aranjini
    @aranjini 2 роки тому +3

    Alvin, this turned out extremely delicious. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and also the metric measurement for the same.

    • @PowerPunch360
      @PowerPunch360 Рік тому

      I’m thinking about making these, but I get turned off by the coffee every time (I detest coffee). Sure, I add a teaspoon of espresso powder to all my brownies, but two tablespoons + the coffee cube seems like a lot. He does say it mellows out, but I don’t want to splurge on chocolate, then end up not liking the brownies because they have a coffee flavor to them. So my question is, how strong was the coffee flavor for you?

    • @aranjini
      @aranjini 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@PowerPunch360it wasn't strong. It has blended well. I tried this recipe many times and found it good.

  • @hightabjerrykt4155
    @hightabjerrykt4155 Рік тому +36

    love these videos anyone else jealous of how clean they keep their cooking area

  • @Flaralump
    @Flaralump 3 роки тому +515

    This is literally a Bob Ross tutorial- but for food. Seriously this is really wholesome and the man you can tell really loves working with food, sorry just a delight to watch

    • @Blazer0
      @Blazer0 3 роки тому +1

      I kinda felt the same way midway through. This man has practically perfected the arts of cinematography and cooking.

    • @randompersondfgb
      @randompersondfgb 3 роки тому +1

      Don’t say sorry, I agree. 👍

    • @justarandomperson144
      @justarandomperson144 3 роки тому

      100% agreed

    • @midori_salas
      @midori_salas 3 роки тому

      "There's nothing wrong with having a brownie as a friend."

    • @evamia9242
      @evamia9242 3 роки тому

      this!!!!

  • @Catticus
    @Catticus 3 роки тому +1273

    How does this guy make such perfect food when I can't even cut bread

  • @Fufuink
    @Fufuink Рік тому

    When I’m stressed I just love watching your vids it’s just so satisfying

  • @wosz7578
    @wosz7578 11 місяців тому +1

    This receipt is such a game changer. Its the tastiest snack I ever made. And its sooo good if you want to bulk.
    Everytime I go buy groceries I remember myself that i can make these instead of buying other sweets, which wont help me to reach a good form. So awesome
    Greetings from germany

  • @michaellee8669
    @michaellee8669 3 роки тому +410

    Ok can we adjust appreciate that this guy woke up at 2am just to take the ‘sleeping’ brownies out of the fridge