By Susan Kim

SANC-Infused Fudge Brownies (Trust Me… They’re Incredible)

If you’ve ever baked brownies and wished they tasted just a little richer, more chocolatey, or had that “can’t-quite-put-your-finger-on-it” flavor… welcome. You’ve officially entered the world of soy sauce in dessert, and before you back away slowly — hear me out.

Using SANC Soy Sauce in brownies is one of those chef tricks that sounds outrageous but tastes genius. High-quality soy sauce doesn’t make your brownies salty or savory. Instead, it deepens the chocolate, boosts the fudginess, and adds subtle caramel-like complexity. The final result is decadent, glossy, rich brownies that taste like something from an upscale dessert bar.

Let’s get into it.

Why SANC Works in Desserts

SANC is naturally brewed and slow-crafted, so it carries notes of:

  • toasted grain

  • natural sweetness

  • subtle caramel

  • gentle umami

Those flavors enhance chocolate the same way espresso, brown butter, or flaky salt do. A single tablespoon elevates the entire pan — no soy sauce flavor, just pure chocolate luxury.


Ingredients You’ll Need

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp SANC Soy Sauce

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder


How to Make SANC-Infused Brownies

1. Melt your butter and chocolate

Use a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir until completely smooth and glossy.

2. Add your sugars

Mix granulated and brown sugar into the warm chocolate mixture. This helps them dissolve and gives the brownies a shiny top.

3. Whisk in eggs, vanilla, and SANC

This is the magic moment! The batter becomes rich, thick, and velvety.

4. Fold in your dry ingredients

Gently mix in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stop as soon as everything is combined to keep the texture fudgy.

5. Bake

Pour into a greased 8×8 pan and bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
A slightly underbaked center = perfect fudgy brownies.

6. Cool + slice

Let them cool at least 20 minutes (I know… but worth it). Cut into squares, admire the glossy top, and try not to eat half the pan.


Tips for the Best Results

Use high-quality chocolate — SANC will amplify whatever base flavor you use.
Don’t overmix the batter — it creates cakey brownies.
Pull them out when the center is still slightly soft — they’ll set as they cool.
Add flaky sea salt on top — it unlocks the full sweet-savory magic.


Flavor Variations

Want to take it even further?

  • Salted Caramel Swirl: Drizzle caramel into the batter before baking.

  • Espresso Boost: Add 1 tsp instant espresso for deeper chocolate.

  • Spicy Cacao: Add a pinch of cayenne for a subtle heat note.

  • Double Chocolate Chunk: Fold in dark chocolate chunks.

SANC plays well with all of them.

 

How to Serve

These brownies shine:

  • with vanilla bean ice cream

  • crumbled over a milkshake

  • paired with cold brew

  • warmed slightly and topped with whipped cream

  • served as part of a dessert board

Craving that rich, irresistible flavor? Bring SANC into your own baking adventures.
👉 Shop SANC Soy Sauce at SANCFood.com