Brownie Mix Surprise

Do you remember the brownies we made a while back? The ones with that weird baking soda reaction that caused the cocoa mixture to mysteriously thicken?
If you don't...or if you want to read it to learn why cocoa, oil and baking soda becomes thick when boiling water is added you may click here.
"B" made them again the other day and I managed to remember to take a few photos.

cocoa, baking soda and oil


cocoa mixture with boiling water just added.
Not much happening yet.


It's happening! The mixture is starting to thicken


The thickening process is complete!

He continued following the recipe until we had super yummy brownies.
Sorry, I forgot to take "after" photos. "B" is an excellent chef so you will just have to imagine how wonderful they were.