Description
This Brownie Cake with Crisp Top is rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey with that iconic crackly top. A perfect easy dessert that combines the best of brownies and cake in one indulgent bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Optional:
Chopped walnuts or pecans
Extra chocolate chunks
Vanilla ice cream for serving
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy and smooth
3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to help create a crackly top
4. Stir in vanilla extract
5. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined
7. Stir in chocolate chips evenly
8. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth the top
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is set and slightly crackly
10. Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing
11. Serve as is or with ice cream or whipped cream
Notes
Whisk eggs and sugar thoroughly for the signature crackly top
Do not overbake to keep the center fudgy
Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor
Let the cake cool before cutting for clean slices
Store leftovers in an airtight container
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg