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    Cakey Brownies

    Published: Jun 29, 2022 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Walnut Brownies, a classic dessert that can be made at home from scratch in about 30 minutes. It has a light, chocolaty sponge with crunchy walnut pieces, so indulgent, hard to resist not having one too many brownies. Cut them in squares, or bake them as a cake, the result is the same scrumptious dessert. No need to buy the boxed kind, the homemade brownies are the real treat. #chocolatebrownies, #walnutbrownies, #chocolatedessert, #dessert

    Cakey Walnut Brownies, a classic dessert that can be made at home from scratch in about 30 minutes. It has a light, chocolaty sponge with crunchy walnut pieces, so indulgent, hard to resist not having one too many brownies. Cut them in squares, or bake them as a cake, the result is the same scrumptious dessert.

    A sack of 3 brownies

    Last year on this time I was on a (rather) low-carb and healthy diet. Fast forward 12 months later, and I'm eating my weight in sugar, and eating enough carbs in a day to last me for a lifetime. But then last year I wasn't stuck in the house, while the whole world was collapsing. So, yeah, a pretty good reason to keep baking.

    Brownies! These sweet little beauties need no presentation. They are one of the most popular desserts in the world, and have so many variations, that it's hard to choose what to add to them. So many options, so yummy brownies. I love walnuts, on their own, and especially in desserts, so why not add some to my brownies.

    I have never been a fan of boxed desserts, you have to add so many more ingredients, that you may as well bake your dessert from scratch using good-quality ingredients that you know will taste amazing. The walnut brownies are ready in about 30 minutes, and that includes prep and baking time.

    My Easy Fudgy Vegan Brownies are as decadent, but without butter or eggs. A bit different, but they do taste like the real deal. And, if you are after a gooey brownie recipe, my Baileys Brownies with Black Cocoa and to die for.

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    • How to make cakey brownies
    • Cakey brownies vs. fudgy brownies
    A brownie on a tabletop

    How to make cakey brownies

    Before you start, make sure the eggs are at room temperature. Cool ingredients won't bring the same great results, so if you store your eggs in the fridge, take them out at least 1 hour before you bake.

    To melt the chocolate and butter, I prefer using the bain-marie method, which is placing a bowl over a pot of simmering water, and allowing the ingredients to melt gradually and uniformly. In this way, the melted chocolate not only won't be hot, but the changes of it burning are nearly 0.

    • add the pieces of chocolate, butter and cocoa powder to a heat-proof bowl, then set it over a pan of simmering water
    • allow it to melt completely, then remove from the  heat and leave to cool slightly
    • meanwhile, use a hand mixer to beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a pale golden colour, and the mixture is creamy
    • pour in the chocolate mixture, add the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts and sifted flour, and mix gently with a spatula to get a smooth batter
    • transfer to a cake tin or a sheet pan, and bake at 170 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for about 20-25 minutes or until set.
    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make walnut brownies

    Cakey brownies vs. fudgy brownies

    Cakey brownies are light, and the sponge is light and fluffy, just like a cake. Using self-raising flour lifts up the sponge, making it airy. If you use plain flour, add baking powder and baking soda.

    The fudgy brownies are dense, rich and a lot heavier. It is the amount of chocolate and butter that makes the difference, the more, the fudgier. Also, the amount of flour has to be low, so the texture can be tick and very chocolatey.

    Overhead shoot of brownies

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    A stack of 3 cakey brownies
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    Cakey Brownies
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Cakey Walnut Brownies, a classic dessert that can be made at home from scratch in about 30 minutes. It has a light, chocolaty sponge with crunchy walnut pieces, so indulgent, hard to resist not having one too many brownies. Cut them in squares, or bake them as a cake, the result is the same scrumptious dessert. No need to buy the boxed kind, the homemade brownies are the real treat.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: chocolate dessert
    Servings: 24 squares
    Calories: 196 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 110 g dark chocolate
    • 85 g unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 200 g butter
    • 250 g light brown sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 125 g self-raising flour
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (340 Fahrenheit).

    2. Place the chocolate, cocoa powder and butter in a heat-proof bowl, and set it over a pan of simmering water until they melt into a smooth paste.

    3. In a large bowl, mix the eggs with sugar until very light and fluffy.

    4. Pour over the cooled chocolate mixture, sift the flour, add the vanilla extract and fold everything together.

    5. Add to a cake tin - mine is a square tin of 20cm or 8 inches long and 5cm or 2 inches high

    6. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until set.

    7. Dust with icing or powdered sugar.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
    • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cakey Brownies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 196 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Cholesterol 45mg15%
    Sodium 75mg3%
    Potassium 139mg4%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 248IU5%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Marlene Snell

      February 08, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      I need to see the measurements in ounces and cups but I cannot find the US Customery link. Please tell me where to find it.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 17, 2021 at 8:05 pm

        I have updated it now, thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    2. Cheryl

      April 26, 2021 at 11:32 pm

      What size pan please.

      Reply
    3. Lydia

      September 17, 2021 at 10:49 am

      Would like to make brownies don’t understand measurements such as 7.05 and 1.14 and what size sheet pan or cake tin

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        September 19, 2021 at 9:05 am

        Mine is a square tray that is 20cm or 8 inches long and 5cm or 2 inches high.

        Reply

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