Description
This mini brownie cake is a rich and fudgy dessert perfect for small celebrations or an intimate treat for two. Made with melted butter, cocoa, and optional chocolate chips, it offers a moist, chocolaty experience finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar or frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Cake
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Topping (Optional)
- Powdered sugar or frosting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 6-inch round cake pan or similar mini baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly glossy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks to add extra bursts of melted chocolate throughout the cake.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini brownie cake to cool in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar or spread a light layer of frosting as desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This mini brownie cake is ideal for small gatherings or as a dessert for two people.
- For a gooey center, slightly underbake the cake and serve warm, optionally paired with ice cream.
- The recipe can be doubled to bake in an 8-inch pan for a larger cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
