Brownie Birthday Cake

Here’s how to make a delicious Brownie Birthday Cake—a rich, fudgy brownie base with a celebratory twist! 🎉 Perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

For the Brownie Base

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional for extra fudginess)

For Decoration

• Whipped frosting, buttercream, or ganache (your choice)
• Sprinkles, edible glitter, or candies
• Birthday candles

Instructions

1. Prepare the Brownie Batter

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix!
• Fold in chocolate chips if using.

2. Bake the Brownie

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Let the brownie cool completely in the pan.

3. Decorate the Cake

• Once the brownie has cooled, carefully remove it from the pan.
• Frost the top with your choice of frosting (buttercream, chocolate ganache, or whipped cream).
• Add sprinkles, candies, or decorations of your choice to make it festive!
• Place birthday candles on top.

Optional Add-Ons

• Ice Cream Layer: Add a layer of ice cream on top of the cooled brownie and freeze for an ice cream brownie cake.
• Double Stack: Bake two brownie layers and stack them with frosting or ganache in between.
• Nutty Twist: Add chopped nuts or caramel swirls to the batter.

Now you have a birthday cake that’s a chocoholic’s dream! 🎂