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Brownie Cake Recipe

Brownie Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Brownie Cake Recipe, a luscious creation that will captivate chocolate lovers everywhere. This delightful treat features rich, fudgy brownies layered with a creamy chocolate and vanilla cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for any occasion from family gatherings to cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this cake combines simple ingredients for maximum flavor without the fuss. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this brownie cake will become a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) Danish Creamery European Style 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; I use Dutch processed)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 cup (227g) Danish Creamery Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar (spooned and leveled)
  • A tiny pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup (60mL) heavy whipping cream (room temperature, reserving 1 Tbsp for just the chocolate buttercream)
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned and leveled; I used Dutch processed)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs, adding vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix well.
  4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Step 6: Allow cooling completely before frosting with a whipped mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.

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