Chocolate Pecan Brownie Cake

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A rich, fudgy chocolate cake topped with a gooey pecan frosting
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This Chocolate Pecan Brownie Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, combining a dense, moist chocolate base with a thick, sweet pecan frosting. The cake itself is baked until just set, ensuring a fudgy texture reminiscent of brownies, while the topping adds a delightful crunch and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you crave a serious chocolate fix, this recipe uses simple pantry staples like sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder to create a decadent treat. It’s easy to make and always disappears quickly.

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Chocolate Pecan Brownie Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1713.0

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This Chocolate Pecan Brownie Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, combining a dense, moist chocolate base with a thick, sweet pecan frosting. The cake itself is baked until just set, ensuring a fudgy texture reminiscent of brownies, while the topping adds a delightful crunch and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you crave a serious chocolate fix, this recipe uses simple pantry staples like sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder to create a decadent treat. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to make and always disappears quickly.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (180ðC). Grease a 15x10-inch (2L) jelly roll pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
  6. Stir in 1/3 cup of the sweetened condensed milk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  8. While the cake bakes, melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan.
  9. Add the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder and the remaining sweetened condensed milk. Stir until combined.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup icing sugar and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  11. Immediately spread the frosting over the warm cake.
  12. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1713.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.7g115%
Saturated Fat 46.1g231%
Cholesterol 185.2mg62%
Sodium 3119.0mg130%
Total Carbohydrate 252.9g85%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
Sugars 141.2g
Protein 26.3g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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