What kind of cake do you bake for the love of your life when he says that he wants brownies for his birthday cake? Well, you could just make brownies but these don't usually come out of the pan and sit nicely atop a vintage cake stand. So you could amaze him with this simple recipe instead.
I found this version from Chocolate & Zucchini, who found it from someone else, and I thought it was helpful to read through the comments people left. Some of them encountered random problems when making this cake, but it came out perfectly for me. I think the trick is to use a gas oven and parchment paper, and to let it cool before attempting any flips.
All you need is:
- 200 g butter, cubed (high-quality is suggested, I used stuff from the grocery store)
- 200 g dark chocolate (at least 60%), roughly chopped
- 200 g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 rounded Tbsp all-purpose flour
This cake is better after it has rested for a day so make ahead of party time! I left it in the refrigerator overnight in the pan. Then I let it sit out on the counter for an hour before flipping it out (I placed a tinfoil-covered cutting board on top of the pan to flip, then put the cake stand on top of the cake and flipped again).
Now this isn't going to look like something from Martha Stewart. It's simple and modest, and best dressed with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. I made two flavors for variety - vanilla and Tia Maria (coffee liquor).
Vanilla Whipped Cream
- 250 g. heavy cream
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 2 T. powdered sugar
Tia Maria Whipped Cream
(you can also use Kahlua or any other coffee flavored liquor)
- 250 g. heavy cream
- 4 T. Tia Maria
- 1 T. powdered sugar, if you prefer
If you're making this as a birthday cake, don't forget the super candle. Feliz Cumple!
5 comments:
Dear God, it's a brownie cake...as if I didn't already love brownies as it is! That looks so yummy. The Tia Maria whipped cream sounds awesome too.
I laughed when I read "don't forget the super candle." What's with those anyway? lol
I don't know, but stand back. I have a feeling these are illegal in the states. But totally cool.
mmm i like to call it almost flourless chocolate cake. i've made it in cupcake tins, just as delicious. since i don't like whipped cream, i like to top with powdered sugar or honey and walnuts. happy birthday to guille!
Hey Meag,
I was poking around the Internet and I found this vegetarian food blog I thought you might like. Check it out: http://www.eatmedelicious.com/.
Thanks Katie! Added to the blog roll. :)
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