Best 6 Old Fashioned Chocolate Brownie Cake Recipes

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Step into the realm of chocolate indulgence with our carefully curated guide to baking the ultimate old fashioned chocolate brownie cake. Prepared with a blend of rich, dark cocoa powder, velvety butter, and an abundance of bittersweet chocolate chips, this timeless classic promises an ethereal texture and an explosion of chocolatey flavors. Whether you prefer fudgy, gooey centers or crispy edges, we'll unveil the secrets to achieving your desired outcome. Let's embark on a culinary journey to create a decadent masterpiece that will satisfy your cravings and leave your taste buds in awe.

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GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BROWNIES



Grandma's Old Fashioned Brownies image

Make and share this Grandma's Old Fashioned Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Sunshine

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Melt butter in microwave.
  • Add the cocoa and stir.
  • In medium bowl beat eggs until frothy.
  • Add sugar, flour, and salt (also nuts if you are using them).
  • Pour cocoa mixture over egg mixture and stir all together.
  • Put into a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • For a doubled recipe use a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Icing, recipe below.
  • Icing for Best Ever Brownies:
  • 1 1/3 cup icing sugar.
  • 1/3 cup cocoa.
  • 3 tbsp butter or margarine.
  • 1 tbsp & 2 tsp hot water
  • Beat all ingredients together, add more liquid if necessary.
  • Spread over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 92.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.3

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE



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I worked from several recipes to come up with this one when I wanted brownies one day, but had run out of eggs. It didn't come out at all as I expected, but that was a good thing! If you can't decide between cake or a brownie, this is the perfect compromise.

Provided by alyxandra76

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well blended. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar, butter, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until smooth. Mix in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies; drizzle caramel topping on top. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE



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This brownie-cake is so good! The best part is the frosting - very chocolaty but not too sweet. Originally from Esther Shank's Mennonite cookbook, tweaked just a bit by me.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons buttermilk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • CAKE.
  • Preheat oven to 375F; grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, shortening, cocoa and water. Heat in microwave to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, combine sugar and flour.
  • Pour hot mixture over sugar and flour and mix to combine.
  • Add remaining cake ingredients and beat until well blended.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until done (toothpick inserted comes out clean and when shaken, cake seems set).
  • Pour icing on cake immediately after taking it out of oven.
  • ICING.
  • In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, cocoa and buttermilk in bowl and heat in microwave until boiling, stirring to occasionally.
  • Pour hot mixture into mixing bowl and add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Pour over hot cake right after removing from oven.
  • If using nuts, sprinkle over icing while still soft.
  • NOTE: If you prefer a thinner "brownie height" cake, bake in an 11 x 15 pan at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 343, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 58.9, Protein 4.8

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a wonderful chocolate cake that was made in the olden days. It is absolutely delicious, yet simple.

Provided by Dodi Tomancak

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup buttermilk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter. Stir in 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the cooled cocoa mixture.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the cocoa buttermilk mixture. Stir until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Ice the cake with Buttermilk Pecan Icing while it's still warm.
  • For the icing: In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 4 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in 1/3 cup buttermilk, and heat until almost boiling. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt and pecans. Remove from heat. Mix well and pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 273.3 mg, Sugar 49.3 g

OLD-FASHIONED BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan.
  • Melt the chocolate and shortening together in a small saucepan. Stir the sugar into the well-beaten eggs in a large bowl. Combine the chocolate and the egg mixtures in the bowl.
  • Add the baking powder and salt to flour and sift. Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture; add the vanilla and nuts, if using. Stir to combine.
  • Spread the dough evenly in the pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, cut into squares and enjoy.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Chocolate lovers will not be disappointed by this generously frosted cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg white, room temperature
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Cut an 8-inch round of parchment paper, and place in bottom of pan. Coat parchment with cooking spray. Dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Put chocolate, 1/4 cup milk, the granulated sugar, and 1 egg yolk into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until thickened; set aside.
  • Put butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in remaining yolk. Reduce speed to medium-low. Mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 1/4 cup water, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and extracts. Mix in chocolate mixture.
  • Beat egg white to soft peaks; fold into batter with a rubber spatula. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cake to loosen; turn out onto rack. Remove parchment; let cool completely.
  • Using a long, serrated knife, halve cake horizontally. Place bottom half, cut side up, on a cake stand; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining half; spread frosting over entire cake.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor. A good option is semisweet or bittersweet chocolate.
  • To ensure the brownies are fudgy, don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a cake-like texture.
  • For a crispy crust, chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • To add a bit of crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the brownies before baking.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a layer of caramel or peanut butter between the brownie layers.

Conclusion:

This classic chocolate brownie cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, fudgy texture and decadent chocolate flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this chocolate brownie cake a try!

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