A Caramel Brownie Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a luscious caramel sauce. Here’s a recipe to create this delicious treat:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a salted caramel)
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Extra caramel sauce
Instructions:
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Prepare the Brownie Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Mix Sugar and Eggs: Stir the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Flour and Salt: Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
- Heat Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the sugar turns a deep amber color, but be careful not to burn it.
- Add Butter: Once the sugar is melted, add the butter pieces and stir until completely melted and combined.
- Add Cream: Gradually stir in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up; continue to stir until smooth.
- Cool and Salt (optional): Remove from heat and stir in sea salt if desired. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Top Cake with Caramel: Once the brownie cake is completely cooled, drizzle or spread the caramel sauce over the top. You can also drizzle extra caramel sauce over individual slices when serving.
- Garnish (optional): Top with whipped cream or extra caramel sauce if desired.
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Serve:
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the cake and enjoy the rich, fudgy brownie with the sweet, creamy caramel topping.
This Caramel Brownie Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion or just as a treat for yourself!
