Brownie tiramisu

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line
a 25cm x 25cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper.

In a large bowl over simmering water
melt butter and chocolate and mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix together
flour, baking powder and sugar, add to the chocolate and butter mixture.

Stir together well. Beat in eggs and
mix to achieve a silky consistency.

Pour brownie mixture into baking
tray, bake in oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Allow to cool in the tray, carefully
transfer to a large chopping board and cut into squares.

Whisk together marscapone cheese and
vanilla.

In another bowl, beat cream until
stiff peaks form.

Fold whipped cream into mascarpone
mixture.

Lightly toast pecan nuts.

Crumble half of brownies and divide
evenly among six glasses.

Sprinkle with chopped pecan nuts.

Spoon half of mascarpone mixture
over brownies, repeat layers ending with mascarpone mixture, sprinkle with
pecan nuts.

Keep half of brownies to have with
tea or coffee