Description
Indulge in an irresistible Brownie Cake Recipe that combines the deep, rich flavors of fudgy brownies with a creamy chocolate frosting. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its layered texture and decadent taste, it’s destined to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Whether served warm with ice cream or adorned with fresh berries, this brownie cake is a delightful treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar (spooned and leveled)
- tiny pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (60mL) heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned and leveled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cocoa powder, sea salt, and flour. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with slight moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat room temperature butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Mix in heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean paste, cocoa powder, and salt until fluffy.
- Once cooled, assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading frosting on top before adding the second layer. Frost the top and sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg