Brownie Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2-quart (9 by 12 by 2-inch) oval baking dish.
2. 2
   Melt the 1/2 pound of butter and set aside to cool.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes, until very thick and light yellow.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, sift the cocoa powder and flour together and set aside.
5. 5
   When the egg and sugar mixture is ready, reduce the speed to low and add the vanilla, framboise, if using, and the cocoa powder and flour mixture.
6. 6
   Mix only until combined.
7. 7
   With mixer still on low, slowly pour in the cooled butter and mix again just until combined.
8. 8
   Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared dish and place it in a larger baking pan.
9. 9
   Add enough of the hottest tap water to the pan to come halfway up the side of the dish and bake for exactly 1 hour.
10. 10
    A cake tester inserted 2 inches from the side will come out 3/4 clean.
11. 11
    The center will appear very under-baked; this dessert is between a brownie and a pudding.