Ingredients for Old Fashioned Chocolate Brownie Cake
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Butter Flavor Shortening
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- (Optional) Chopped nuts
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How to Make Old Fashioned Chocolate Brownie Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup water.
- Heat in the microwave, stirring frequently, until mixture is boiling and smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- Gradually pour the hot chocolate mixture into the sugar and flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the batter. Beat until well blended. (Optional: Add 1 cup chocolate chips and/or 1 cup chopped nuts)
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ cup buttermilk.
- Heat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until boiling and smooth.
- Pour the hot mixture into a mixing bowl and add 3 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, pour the warm frosting evenly over the top.
- If using, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts while the frosting is still soft.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
235g
Fat
62g
Carbs
25g
