Birthday Brownie Cake for Chocolate Lovers
A rich, fudgy chocolate cake that’s denser than classic cake but more structured than brownies — the perfect marriage of two chocolate favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
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8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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4 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Melt butter and chocolate until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate.
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Sift in flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso powder. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Pour into greased 9-inch pan. Bake at 325°F for 35–42 minutes.
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Cool before slicing. Serve plain or with toppings.
Notes
Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze for longer. Top with ganache or ice cream for extra indulgence.