French Silk Brownies

 French Silk Brownies

1 family size (22.25 oz.) brownie mix

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/4 c. water

6 large eggs

6 oz. semisweet chocolate 

1 c. unsalted butter

3/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

Set out butter to come to room temperature.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine the brownie mix, oil, water and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl.   Stir until thoroughly combined.  Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.  Bake for 25 minutes or whatever is listed on the package.  Cool the brownies completely.  

After the brownies are cooled, melt the chocolate in the microwave.  Stir until smooth.  Allow to cool to room temperature.

While the chocolate cools, place the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in the bowl of an electric stand mixer.  Beat on high until light and fluffy, at least 3 - 5 minutes.  Then drizzle the melted chocolate into the bowl and beat until combined.

Scrape the bowl with a spatula and turn on high again.  Add the remaining 4 eggs, one at a time, allowing the mixture to beat for 3 minutes after adding each egg.  Stop and scrape the bowl as needed.

Spread the chocolate mousse over the top of the cooled brownies.  Chill for 2 hours or until ready to cut and serve.