When you can’t decide between a rich chocolate cake and fudgy brownies, why not have both? This brownie cake combines the best of both worlds: a dense, chewy brownie texture with the height and elegance of a cake. It’s the perfect dessert for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you need a chocolate fix just like this Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 8

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cake

• Fudgy and chewy like a brownie, but tall and sliceable like a cake
• Easy one-bowl recipe (less cleanup!)
• Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or weekend baking
• Delicious plain or topped with frosting, ice cream, or ganache

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Add dry ingredients: Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
4. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
5. Cool and serve: Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with ice cream.

Nutrition (per slice, 1 of 8)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 54g
• Fat: 22g