Cocoa Cake Brownies
Discover the perfect marriage of a moist chocolate cake and rich, fudgy brownies with these irresistible Cocoa Cake Brownies. This simple yet decadent recipe combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour to create a deliciously soft and slightly chewy texture that will satisfy any chocolate lover. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these brownies come together in no time and can be customized with optional semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra indulgent twist. Whether served as a sweet afternoon treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert, these Cocoa Cake Brownies boast the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey flavors, with a crackly top and melt-in-your-mouth interior that’s sure to delight. Bake a batch today and experience the ultimate homemade comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until combined.
Let the sugar-butter mixture cool for 2-3 minutes, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk to create a smoother batter. If you're using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy your Cocoa Cake Brownies as a snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
