Self Frosted Brownie Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Self-Frosted Brownie Cake, a deliciously easy recipe courtesy of Land O Lakes! This fudgy brownie cake is topped with a crunchy brown sugar and chocolate chip crust, creating a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings – bake it up today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 163.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Self Frosted Brownie Cake

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How to Make Self Frosted Brownie Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup milk, ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans by hand.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with ½ cup packed light brown sugar and ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (it shouldn't be completely clean).
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

17g

Carbs

8g

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