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Fudgy Brownie Cake
If you’ve ever wished that brownies could be just a little more celebratory, this brownie cake is the answer. Baked in a round cake pan and finished with a thick layer of creamy chocolate frosting, it strikes the perfect balance of fudgy brownies with all the nostalgia of a classic chocolate cake.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 57 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 32 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- microwave
- whisk
- spatula
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Brownie cake:
2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch round springform pan or round cake pan with parchment paper (don't skip this step). See note about pan size, especially if using a cake pan. Grease the pan well. Set aside.
3
Place butter and brown sugar in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in ⏱️ 20 second increments, stirring between each, until the butter is completely melted. This took about ⏱️ 1 minute. Stir the mixture well, some of the brown sugar will begin to dissolve but not all of it. Set aside to cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Meanwhile, proceed with the dry ingredients.
4
In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the mixture to break up any lumps. Set aside.
(142g) unsalted butter (cut into ten pieces)10 tablespoons(125g) all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)1 cupcornstarch1 tablespoon
5
Whisk oil into the melted butter/sugar. Then whisk in eggs followed by vanilla. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and whisk until just a few streaks of flour remain. Tap the excess batter off the whisk and remove the whisk from the bowl. Add the chocolate chips and stir with a silicone spatula until completely combined, scraping the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed.
(142g) unsalted butter (cut into ten pieces)10 tablespoons(125g) all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)1 cuplarge eggs3
6
Add the batter to the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake for ⏱️ 32-38 minutes. The brownies should be removed from the oven when a toothpick inserted into the brownies come out with moist fudgy crumbs on it (no thin raw batter). Remember, there are chocolate chips in there, so melted chocolate is ok. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
7
Chocolate frosting:
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar and all the cocoa powder. Beat in vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk followed by remaining powdered sugar. Add more milk, as needed, to get your desired consistency. Turn speed up to medium-high and beat for ⏱️ 30 seconds.
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Remove the brownie from the pan and place on a serving plate. Note: if using a cake pan it helps to run a thin, sharp knife around the edges of the pan before turning it out onto a plate. Spread an even layer of frosting over the top of the brownie and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
calories
504 kcal
fat Content
26 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
54 g
sodium Content
163 mg
protein Content
5 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
93 mg
carbohydrate Content
69 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
unsaturated Fat Content
10 g
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