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Cakey Brownies Recipe
These cakey brownies are light and fluffy. They're the perfect cross between brownies and chocolate cake!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brewed black coffee hot (180-200°F)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the butter and chocolate chips in a heatproof glass bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each blast of heat, until smooth. Add the sugar and whisk well. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the cooled chocolate mixture and whisk well until the batter thickens.
- Add the coffee and vanilla and mix until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is dry, then remove to cool completely.
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Notes
- Storage: Store cakey brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.