Description
Indulgent chocolate brownie cake merges rich fudgy brownies with classic cake elegance, creating a dessert that delights chocolate enthusiasts. Moist layers of intense cocoa goodness invite you to savor each decadent bite, promising pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually fold in vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream, stirring until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a smooth batter consistency.
- Fold chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the rich, decadent chocolate brownie cake, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely to achieve the perfect balance of moisture and richness in your chocolate brownie cake.
- Room temperature eggs and dairy help create a smoother, more even batter that blends seamlessly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense texture; gently fold ingredients until just combined.
- Line the cake pan with parchment paper for easier removal and a cleaner presentation of the finished cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg