chocolate brownie cake
Chocolate Brownie Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that combines the dense fudginess of brownies with the lightness of a cake. With its decadent flavor and versatility, it’s a perfect treat for any chocolate lover, suitable for various occasions and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup warm water
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually whisk the dry flour mixture into the sugar mixture.
- Add the buttermilk and warm water, mixing until fully combined.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Cool the Cake:
- Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Loosen the cake from the pan and flip it out onto the rack to cool completely.
Slice and Frost:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, slice it in half horizontally.
- Frost with chocolate whipped cream or frosting of your choice.
Notes
- Cocoa Powder: This recipe uses Dutch-process cocoa powder. Regular unsweetened cocoa powder may not produce the same results, so it is recommended to stick with Dutch-process.
- Butter: The recipe uses salted butter. If you prefer unsalted butter, increase the salt to ½ teaspoon.
- Buttermilk: Regular or low-fat buttermilk works well in this recipe. If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for a few minutes.
- Water: Use warm water from the tap, about 100°F, to help activate the ingredients properly.
- Frosting: You can use various frostings for this cake. Chocolate whipped cream, chocolate buttercream, or any frosting of your choice works well.