Brownie cake

20 min
hard
12 ingredients

Brownie cake

Cake brownies are a delicious dessert that has won over palates all over the world with their soft texture and rich chocolate flavor. Originating in the United States in the late 19th century, brownies emerged as a quick solution to enjoy chocolate in cake form, combining simple ingredients with a spectacular result. In Latin America, this same sweet is mostly known as "brownies," but in some countries, they are called "pastelitos de chocolate" or simply "chocolate brownies." Their popularity has grown so much that they are easily adapted to different tastes and styles, making them a favorite for celebrations, snacks, and coffee breaks.

This dessert is characterized by its soft and moist layer on the inside, with a firmer and crispier touch on the outside. The versatility in its preparation allows for the addition of nuts, frostings, and other ingredients to customize its flavor. Brownies are also an excellent option for those looking for a sweet treat that is easy and quick to prepare, ideal for sharing with family or friends.

How to prepare cake brownies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

Mix the butter, oil, water, and cocoa in a small saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add this mixture to the flour and sugar, and beat until smooth.

Add the eggs, baking soda, buttermilk, and vanilla.

Mix all the ingredients well to fully integrate the batter.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Prepare the frosting while the brownies are baking.

Place all the frosting ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat, but do not let it boil.

Frost the brownies immediately after taking them out of the oven.

Let the frosting set and cut into squares once cool.

Brownie cake

Ingredients (12)

  • Butter
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Unsweetened cocoa
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Baking soda
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla
  • Powdered sugar
  • Walnuts

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. 2 Grease and flour a 9 x 13 baking pan
  3. 3 Mix the butter, oil, water, and cocoa in a small saucepan
  4. 4 Bring to a boil
  5. 5 Add this mixture to the flour and sugar and beat until smooth
  6. 6 Add the eggs, baking soda, buttermilk, and vanilla
  7. 7 Mix well
  8. 8 Pour into the prepared pan
  9. 9 Bake for 20 minutes
  10. 10 Prepare the frosting while the brownies are baking
  11. 11 Place all the frosting ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat
  12. 12 Do not let it boil
  13. 13 Frost immediately after taking it out of the oven
  14. 14 Cut into squares when cool

Nutritional Information

Calories: 256 kcal
Protein: 6%
Carbohydrates: 8%
Fat: 24%
Sugar: 69%
Sodium: 5%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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