Brownie Cake Recipe This is the ULTIMATE cake recipe for any chocolate lover! Layers of brownie cake are stacked with creamy chocolate frosting and topped with silky chocolate ganache and a pile of fudgy brownie bites. The cake is rich and dense like a brownie, but subtly puffed and fluffy – just enough to claim it as a cake. Brownie Cake Recipe Trust me, it is unlike any other chocolate cake recipe you’ve ever had!

What is brownie cake?

Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Is it a brownie…or cake? It honestly strikes the perfect balance between both. It has all the delicious qualities of a brownie – rich, fudgy, dense, and chocolatey – alongside the subtle texture of an extra-moist, fluffy cake.

But because it has both qualities, that does not make it a cakey brownie. Brownie Cake Recipe I find cakey brownies tend to be a bit dry, and this cake is anything but. It’s so moist, thanks to the extra butter and the whopping 7 eggs inside the batter. The extra fat content from both ingredients provides a super-rich cake, transforming it from a moist and fluffy chocolate cake to a dense and rich brownie cake.

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Tips for making brownie cake

I’d assume many of you have never made a brownie cake before, as it’s a fairly uncommon dessert, which is why I’m sharing my top tips to ensure yours turns out perfectly rich and decadent:

Properly measure the dry ingredients– I say this in every post, and for good reason. It’s the number one reason why most recipes fail. If there’s too much flour, the cake will turn out dry and crumbly. If you can, measure the flour and cocoa powder with a food scale. Otherwise, to ensure you use the exact amount needed, gently spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a flat edge. If you scoop directly into the flour or cocoa container, it packs it down into the cup, which could leave you with 1/4 cup or more of added dry ingredients.

Room temperature eggs – It is very important to use room temperature eggs for two reasons. Brownie Cake Recipe The first is that there are 7 large eggs in the batter, so adding 7 large CHILLED eggs will create a cold batter. When the cold batter hits the heat of the oven, it will take longer for that batter to reach the necessary temperature it needs to bake through.

Whipped eggs and sugar – To continue the previous tip, the second reason to use room temperature eggs is for the whipping process. One of the steps in this recipe requires you to whip together the sugar and eggs. Using room temperature eggs, this allows the eggs and sugar to easily dissolve into one. By doing so, the eggs will turn light and frothy, which scatters tiny air pockets throughout the entire batter. This provides lift and structure to the cake.

Carefully mix – I like to mix this cake by hand because it’s much easier to control the amount of force applied to the batter. In other words, it’s hard to overmix by hand. Because if you overmix the batter, the cake will fall in the centre and turn a bit tough. To prevent this from happening, be careful when mixing in the dry ingredients. Stop right when they’re fully dissolved into the batter.

How to tell when the cakes are baked through

For a good fudgy brownie, the toothpick test never works. Brownie Cake Recipe That’s because the batter in the centre should remain somewhat wet and sticky – that’s how to achieve that signature fudgy texture. If it comes out clean, it’s a good indicator that the brownies are overbaked.

So how can you test for doneness with a brownie CAKE? Well, there are two signs to look for:

They’re done with each cake layer being baked with a dome top and cracks running around the surface. The top should also look like a shell – just like the top of a brownie.

As for the toothpick, stick it into one of the cracks of the cake. If it comes out with glossy and thin batter, it’s not ready. If it comes out with sticky but thick batter, it’s perfectly baked.

What are acceptable cake pan sizes for this recipe?

To get the most out of this recipe, three 6″ round cake pans are preferred. I love the thick and dense layers it provides, giving you that super fudgy texture right in the centre.

If you don’t have 6″ cake pans, 8″ cake pans can also be used. They work just as well, but the cakes may have a slightly domed centre. If that’s the case, level off the tops with a sharp knife once the cakes have completely chilled.

For either size, make sure to fully cover the inside of each pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper. Because of how rich this batter is, the cakes will stick to the bare pan.

Can I use gluten-free flour?

I have not tested it, but I would suggest using a good one-for-one gluten-free baking flour in place of the all-purpose flour in this recipe. I recommend this one by Bob’s Red Mill. Just be careful when measuring, as gluten-free flour is denser than regular flour. To ensure accuracy, use a food scale to weigh out your 1 cup of flour. The cake also may need 3-5 extra minutes in the oven.

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How to store brownie cake

Make ahead – Your first option is to bake the cake layers ahead of time. To store them, allow the cake layers to cool at room temperature. Once they’re no longer warm, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. They’ll keep fresh for up to 2 days. Then frost and decorate as usual.

Unsliced completed – To store the entire completed and unsliced cake, I recommend leaving off the brownie topping for easy storage, as it adds quite a bit of height to the cake. You can add the brownies when you’re ready to serve. Place the cake in a cake container if you can. If you don’t have a container large enough, store it bare as long as it’s unsliced. The whole cake will keep for a few extra days.

Sliced completed – To store the sliced cake, press plastic wrap up against the open section of the cake. This will prevent it from drying out. Then store based on the instructions for the unsliced cake above.

For more of my favourite chocolate recipes, check out my:

Moist Chocolate Cake

Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Cake

Salted Dark Chocolate Brownies

Better than Boxed Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

Conclusion

This Brownie Cake is the perfect dessert for anyone who loves chocolate. Brownie Cake Recipe It is fudgy like a brownie but soft like a cake. It is very easy to make—just be careful with your measurements and do not mix the batter too much. It is great for any occasion and will quickly become your favourite homemade treat.

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