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Kcal 361 Fat 19.0g Fat(sats) 5.1g Carbs 48.0g (per single serving)If you failed to check the site at the weekend (shame on you!) you will have missed the fact that I have just launched the first ever Heavenly Cakes Competition - See HERE. If you are yet to enter I suggest you get in your entry now. Don't forget you can enter the bonus part of the competition as many time as you want - just come up with a funny new anecdote for Betty talking about her dark chocolate brownies. Speaking of brownies, this brings me on to todays product quite nicely Heavenly Cakes Milk Chocolate Brownie. On the Heavenly website, these brownies come described as 'smooth, truffle-like Belgain milk chocolate brownies with extra chunks of chocolate' and having had a little taster of their brownie capabilities from their Billionaire Brownie cakes I was very much looking forward to giving them a try.
Upon my request, my pals at Hevaenly Cakes sent me a few single serve brownie packs. As ever these 'single servings' were Heavenly Cakes 'single servings' i.e. enough to feed a small family, so I split one with a friend over a coffee. Presentation wise the brownie wasn't the most exciting look cake that Heavenly make, but it still looked pretty glamorous when it was cut in to, and there was a noticeable difference in the denser looking centre and the crisper, lighter looking outer portions. Whilst it was aesthetically nice to look at, what took me back the most was the gorgeously fresh scents that emerged from the plastic packet when it was opened. Aromas of chocolate and cake immediately washed over my senses and they smelt fantastic. My friend was similarly impressed at how nice the smells were - you know they have to be good when they are remarked on by someone who isn't actively searching for them.
Just as I did with all the cakes that Heavenly sent me last week I put this brownie in the fridge to chill for a while before eating it. Those of you who like their brownies heated may be thinking I was nuts doing this, but believe me it really did work out for the best. This time stored in the fridge further accentuated the contrasting textures - that may sound a little guffy but in simpler terms refridgerating the brownie made the outer portion of the brownie crispier, the middle bit denser and the inner chocolate chunks slower melting. All these different kinds of textures gave the brownies a real presence in the mouth and delivered the divine flavours quite superbly. In terms of taste, the brownie had a firm grounding of butter cake and brown sugar, though the chocolate flavour hit was established very quickly with the milky cocoa flavours coming through stronger and stronger every second the brownie was chewed. One of the most enjoyable aspects noted by friend were the inner chocolate chunks, which when encountered gave an extra creamy chocolate flavour burst - put more of these in next time please Heavenly! Like the majority of Heavenly cakes I found this brownie to be sinfully rich - I don't think I could have handled a whole one to myself.
Overall this was the best plain brownie I think I have ever had the delight of eating. That statement isn't one I can say lightly either, as quite a few of my work colleagues often bring in homemade ones - sorry if you are reading this guys but these Heavenly Cakes Milk Chocolate Brownies have blown you all out the water. My photograph above may not look like the most exciting foodporn image that I have posted in my Heavenly reviews so far, but these brownies looked fantastic in real life and were only exceeded aesthetically by their lush aromas and subsequent delicious taste. I have probably gone in to excessive detail about this above already, but one thing I think needs reaffirming is the quality of how the different layers felt in the mouth. The progression from the crispy exterior to the gooey innards was nothing like I have experienced before from any brownie, it was just wonderful. If you are a fan of chocolate brownies I can't really say anything other than I thoroughly recommend these.
8.8 out of 10
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Dammit I want to win twice as much now lol.
I love brownies but mine always suck when I try make them myself. Sorry about the football yesterday Jim. I know you were disappointed I read your twitter. Chin up.
Rxxx
I really wish they could do some sort of sampling package I would just love to try so many of their cakes.
Oh well I guess it isn't a possibility at the moment. I will just have to win the contest LOL.
Well done again for running the competition Jim. The prizes sound brilliant but I have no idea which one I would choose.
I think these brownies would have a large say in matters :0
What happens when the weather is this hot? Do they stop posting because I imagine their cakes would be totally ruined by the heat?
Dx
Jim are you going to be trying their milk chocolate shortbread or cappuccino cake soon?
I showed the cappuccino cake to my mum the other day. It's my birthday in a few weeks I hope she takes the hint.
Sorry Jim I didn't see your post at the weekend. I will get my entry off to you straight away. Thanks ever so much for doing such a brilliant competition. This must be your tenth of the year already. Good work.
I'm probably going to be on my own here but I think this cake looks far nicer than the ones they stick a load of toffee and chocolate on top of.
It looks far more manageable. I bet the others would make me feel really sick.
Jim jim jim ....... just when we thought it couldn't get any worse hey? I can't believe we got beaten so badly by the Germans.
Lol This Heavenly Cakes comp is the only thing I have a chance of winning at this summer now.
Jim so you know if they are ever going to make dark chocolate products? It would be cool seeing some of their normal milk choc cakes get the dark chocolate treatment.
Thanks for another brill review Jim. I'm going to get all my family to enter your prize draw. I'm still racking my brains for a funny thing for betty to say though. Dont worry about the football I'm glad we're out TBH.
I LUVVVVVE brownies with ice cream. If you get the brownies hot but the ice cream cold (duhhhhh) it is such a dreamy combination.
Another high scoring heavenly cakes cake well I never. They can't all be this good. If they were people would have heard of them.
If I win this competition I'm gonna choose these plain brownies as my winnings. You did a great job describing them. I can almost taste them already. The question is do I want the brownies with the extra chocolate or caramel or do I want the normal ones? Decisions decisions.
We may not be very good at football but at we have decent cake makers.
@Alex I don't see how you can be so damning of a company that you have no experience with.
Mmmmmmm these look Lush. I just hit the Retweet.
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I bought these new Marks & Spencers' brownie bites four a picnic last weekend and they were gorgoues. They are also making a rocky road cake now, it would be interesting to see how it matches up to Heavenly's. Its a damn sight cheaper.
I just had a brownie for my brekkie :-> I would tell all my mates about your competition but I don't want to lower my chances of winning. I just came up for a killer statement for Betty to say so hopefully I will win that.
Ah finally the brownies come :).
Very wise choice Jim about the Fridge i find it makes these really fudgy :).
Also you should try nuking them in the microwave but UPSIDE DOWN! lol, as there is huge chunks of Chocolate in the bottom of them, so this all melts and goes into them, then a nice big lump of ice cream and you are set.
I love these things, but yet again MAN UP! eat the whole portion :P haha.
Nice review mate, now get to the cappuccino cake :P. I can talk for hours on that one haha.
The look gorgeous, I do like brownies alot as does my sister, but sometimes they can be very disappointing (i.e dry and small lol).
@Paul - this is one of their dark chocolate cakes - they do do a few, I don't think Jims reviewed them yet but they are about on the Heavenly site :)
Just seen your competition post nice one Jim.
As good as these plain brownies sound I think I would have to go for the ones with caramel on top. You would be a sucker not to.
I don't know why but I've never been a brownie eater. I would be interested to see how the dark chocolate one of their website compares to the milk chocolate. If your review is anything to go by it is going to have a hard time being richer tasting.
p.s. Im loving this competition malarky.
@Matutu where do they sell cappuccino cake? I can't see it on their site and Jim hasn't reviewed anything of the sort. I love coffee cake so I got a feeling this is something I need to see.
Can someone please come up with an excuse for me to buy some of these. I have a funeral this Friday but I don't think people would be too welcoming of me bringing brownies there hehe. I might have to just treat the hubby and the kids.
Anonymous person is rownies and ice cream FTW. One cannot go without the other ...... well they can but they are never as good lol. Ben and Jerry chocolate brownie ice cream is my fave.
@ Colin,
On the website, under "chocolate cakes" its the first one on the list :D Cappuccino cake. This is what it is from there site
"A cappuccino in a cake? We infuse our Belgian dark chocolate with real coffee & pour over Belgian white chocolate. Then sprinkle cocoa. A cake with your coffee, or a coffee with your cake?"
ITS AWESOME :D and soooo good chilled.
I've got brownies on the brain. So these will fit in just fine.
Doh it sounds like loads of people have chaught wind about the comp :) I was hoping people were just going to let it slide by and not see it. I'm going to have to put some serious thinking in to coming up with a saying for the character now.
They sound lovely :) It's hard to get brownies just right but sounds like they managed that here. All this talk of warm brownies and icecream is making me want to try it that way.
That brownie photo looks so so sinful. I'm uber jealous you get to try all these cakes Jim. What ones will you be trying next?
Part 1
Rachel
Indeed I did vent my frustrations on Twitter. Why bother making brownies yourself when you can buy ones that are as good as these :D
David
It's just not possible for them to do currently I'm afraid. As there business expands who knows what the future will bring.
Golden
Trust me these brownies wouldn't be a bad choice at all. I would highly recommend them.
Daisy
I have no idea. They do come packaged really well with some special cooling gel things. I would probably waite until the weather calms down a bit though.
Emma
Who knows what the future will bring ;) tune in to the next two weeks to see what I will have in store for you :D
Tricky
Don't think me! Thank Heavenly Cakes - they are the ones runninng it for you guys.
Henry
I don't think you will be on your own at all! Not everyone likes caramel and chocolate on top. Sometimes the other cakes can be a little too rich when eaten in large slices.
Nigel
It did get much worse didn't it. Poor result wasn't it :( I am so disappointed we are out.
Paul
They make dark chocolate brownies - they are the cakes of focus for the competition ... you should know that.
Nick
Good idea - but remember only one entry per person ... no cheating now please :D
How can you be glad we are out the football?
Anon
Ice cream and brownies do go really well together don't they.
Alex
Try them for youself and tell me differently if you think I am making this all up. I think you will be surprised ;)
Steven
Thanks for the nice words chap. I can't make that decision for you I'm afraid :D Good luck for the competition.
Lauren
Indeed we do have talented cake manufacturers ... especially these guys.
Anon #2
Thanks for the RT - keep them coming please.
Resph
Really? I haven't seen either of those new M&S things. I will take a look next time I am in one of their shops. I do love my M&S.
Matt
Thanks for the nice words about my review chap. You're a fan of the cappuccino cake then eh? I will have a review up sometime in the future I am sure of it.
Sally
Brownies for breakfast :D Now that is one hell of a way to start the day off. Please tell all your friends about the comp ... it is only nice afterall.
Part 2
Alan
Haha well these were huge plus nice and moist in the middle ... I think you can your sister might be big fans of these.
Duncan
Can't say I blame you for going for the Billionaires ... good luck to you in the competition aswell chap.
Ganesh
Good to see you are liking the competition aswell. Why don't you give the dark chocolate ones a go? Whilst you are at it you can look up the answer for the competition.
Colin
There is a lot of love for this cappuccino cake huh!? One day I will review it I promise.
Linda
I'm not sure taking brownies to a funeral would go down that well :D you could be right. Probably better off buying them as a treat I think.
Mysterio
I like B&J's chocoalte brownie ice cream aswell. I like the half baked flavour even more (half cookie dough/half chocolate brownie!) ... I recommend it.
Josie
I think you would like these! Proper British cakes :D
Andrew
Haha no chance of it sliding by I'm afraid. I will be promoting it via facebook and Twitter for the next two weeks.
Phil
It is a hard art isn't it. If you look at the middle bit in my photo though you can see they got the baking just right.
Colin
You will have to tune in to the site to find out chap. I have two more reviews coming up in the next few weeks.
Thanks for all the entries to the competition so far. Make sure you read the question carefully ... there have been several wrong answers so far. Good luck and thanks for the comments.
JIM
Ah... one of the products that caught my eye when I first entered that website :D They are called Heavenly... how fitting! :D
Ana
Indeed it's an apt name isn't it.
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