Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this ultimate fudgy brownie cake that promises pure indulgence. Rich cocoa depths blend seamlessly with silky smooth textures, delivering a dessert masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (226 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully prepare an 8×8-inch baking vessel by coating with butter and lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Melt butter in a spacious mixing bowl, then incorporate granulated and brown sugars, whisking until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth emulsion, then infuse with rich vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate container, breaking down any potential lumps for uniform texture.
- Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle circular motions to prevent overmixing, maintaining a tender crumb structure.
- Optionally fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent chocolate bursts.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer and professional appearance.
- Position pan in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until center yields slightly when tested with a toothpick.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to rest in pan for 10 minutes, enabling initial settling and easier removal.
- Carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing into precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Check chocolate quality by using high-cocoa dark chocolate for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense brownies with less delicate texture.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by 25% and substitute with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for healthier adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg