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brownie cake recipe

The Best Brownie Cake Recipe with Cocoa Powder

This brownie cake recipe combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the softness of cake, delivering a delicious chocolatey treat that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth in every bite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Granulated Sugar: 1 ½ cups or reduce to 1 ¼ cup if you prefer it less sweet
  • Unsalted Butter: ¾ cup
  • Cocoa Powder: ½ cup
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Large Eggs: 2
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Milk: 1 cup
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 cup optional but recommended

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate Mixture

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the sugar, butter, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder to ensure an even rise.

Step 4: Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Add the cooled chocolate mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Then, gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, stirring gently after each addition.

Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate Chips

  • Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly.

Step 6: Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool before slicing.

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