Featuring
Why this works
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Chocolate and citrus create a rich but balanced flavor
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Olive oil makes the brownies more moist and decadent than butter
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Blood orange adds a subtle brightness that elevates the entire dessert
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Works as both a from-scratch recipe and a quick upgraded shortcut
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Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or unexpected dessert content
- We have included a fast way to make this amazing dessert with a brownie mix at the bottom... Enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup Seven Barrels Blood Orange EVOO
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1–2 tsp fresh orange zest
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Optional: dark chocolate chips, flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven
Preheat to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper -
Mix wet ingredients
Whisk sugar and eggs until slightly thickened
Add Blood Orange EVOO and vanilla
Mix until smooth -
Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder
Mix just until combined -
Build the flavor
Fold in orange zest and optional chocolate chips -
Bake
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes
The center should be set but still slightly soft -
Cool and finish
Allow brownies to cool before slicing
Optional: top with flaky sea salt or a light sprinkle of orange zest
Optional Shortcut (Same Incredible Result)
Short on time? Start with a premium brownie mix and upgrade it.
Use:
Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix (or similar high-quality mix)
How to upgrade it
Prepare the mix as directed, but make this one change:
Replace the oil in the recipe with
Seven Barrels Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Then add:
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
Bake according to package instructions
Pro Tip
Don’t overdo the orange.
You want people to say:
“Something is different… and it’s better.”
Not:
“These taste like oranges.”
Subtle is what makes this feel premium.
