Turtle Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a 9-inch square metal baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
3. 3
   Make Brownie Layer : whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate and butter in 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, then remove from heat.
5. 5
   Cool to lukewarm, then stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add eggs 1 at a time, beaten with a wooden spoon after each addition until mixture is glossy and smooth.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
8. 8
   Spread batter evenly in baking pan and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    For Caramel Layer: bring sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a golden caramel color, about 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from heat and carefully add cream and vanilla.
12. 12
    Cool completely.