Cake-Like Brownies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

Creamy, fudgy brownies with a cake-like texture featuring cocoa and nuts, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a soft, moist treat suitable for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Melt shortening, butter, and cocoa together.
  2. Add sugar and eggs to the mixture.
  3. Stir in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix well with a spoon until smooth.
  5. Fold in broken nuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

696 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 40.4g 52% DV
Carbs 78.7g 29% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12417.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1035.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1583mg 100% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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