A brownie cake combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the classic shape of a cake. Here’s a recipe for a decadent brownie cake that’s sure to please:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or use chocolate chips)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
For the Optional Ganache Topping:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Nuts
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Brownie Cake Batter:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
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Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The cake should be set around the edges but still a bit fudgy in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Ganache (if using):
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and heavy cream.
- Heat gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled brownie cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Garnish (optional):
- Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or nuts as desired.
This brownie cake is rich, chocolatey, and perfect for any chocolate lover. Enjoy!
