Cakey Brownies
Bake the perfect cakey brownies with this recipe from Tasty’s 101 series! Light, fluffy, and chocolatey, these brownies rise tall with a tender crumb and just the right sweetness. A sprinkle of dark chocolate chips adds melty bites throughout, making them the ultimate treat for anyone who prefers their brownies more cake than fudge. They're easy, classic, and totally delicious!
Tasty Team
Total Time
1 hr
1 hr
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
45 minutes
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
1 hr
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
45 minutes
45 min
Ingredients
for 9 pieces
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- powdered sugar, optional
Nutrition Info
- Calories 421
- Fat 25g
- Carbs 44g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 21g
- Protein 6g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (180°C). Coat a 9-inch square metal baking dish with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Re-spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Place the granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition, until the batter looks smooth and slightly airy, about 3 minutes total. Beat in the vanilla, stopping as needed to scrape the bottom of the bowl to make sure all the ingredients have been incorporated.
- Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the remaining flour mixture, and stir together using a rubber spatula until combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the brownies for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with no crumbs attached. Remove from the oven, and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Using the overhanging parchment paper, gently lift the brownies out of the pan, and place them on a cutting board. Dust the brownies with powdered sugar if desired, then slice evenly into 9 squares.
- Enjoy!
- To store the brownies, let them cool completely. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, or place them in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.
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