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

Walid Salama
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Jennifer Asu
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These brownies sound like the perfect dessert.


Ustad iqbal
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I'm sure these brownies will be a hit at my next potluck.


Nancy Rori
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I'm going to make these brownies for my next party.


MD Tanjid Hassan
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These brownies look so delicious.


Felicia High tower
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I can't wait to try these brownies!


Malik Salman Salman
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These brownies are a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Irfan Md irfan
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I'll definitely be making these brownies again.


Bella Thompson
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These brownies are perfect for any occasion.


Enike Augustine
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I love the way these brownies crinkle on top.


Todd Griffin
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These brownies are so moist and decadent.


sl lasi
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The texture of these brownies is perfect - they're fudgy and chewy.


Rupnarayan sharma
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of these brownies.


Edward Mayo
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These brownies are the best I've ever had!


gavin Pauley
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I've been making these brownies for years, and they're always a family favorite.


Tiktok Pk
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These brownies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Oussamasaid Said
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I made these brownies for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


RAIN HAVOK
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These brownies were absolutely delicious! The texture was perfect, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.


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