Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake, a recipe perfected by David Beale! This intensely rich cake boasts the fudgy texture of a brownie with the elegance of a classic cake. Loaded with crunchy pecans and generous chocolate chips, it's topped with a nostalgic homemade chocolate icing. Prepare for an explosion of chocolate flavor in every bite – one of the best chocolate cakes you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 843.2 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale

  • 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar and 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • butter flavoring
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • instant coffee
  • heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

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How to Make Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ cup milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

331g

Fat

148g

Carbs

35g

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How long does it take to make Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale?

Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale?

Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale has approximately 843.2 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 75 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale?

The key ingredients for Killer Chocolate Brownie Cake Original Author David Beale are Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Eggs, Sugar, Salt, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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