Easy Homemade Brownie Cake with Walnuts: Step-by-Step Guide

Hungry for something rich but don’t want to make much effort? A brownie cake is the perfect solution. Easy to make, but rich enough to be special. With walnuts as a crunchy addition, this dessert combines sweetness with the slightest touch of richness. Baking for your friend's company, making something special for the weekend, or just baking to warm your house up with the scent of melted chocolate, this brownie cake is an excellent option.

This homemade walnut brownie cake is easily made with no professional gear or degree of expertise in baking required. Just follow some basic steps, and you will enjoy a decadent dessert that everyone will be in awe of. Follow this instruction to make the best homemade brownie cake.

Simple Homemade Brownie Cake with Walnuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate (broken)
• 150g butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, coarse
• Additional walnuts for garnish

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease the pan or line with parchment. Preparing the pan beforehand makes the brownie cake release and not cling when served. The process also gives you some time to prepare your ingredients ahead of time while you mix them.
• Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces and put it as well as butter in a heat-proof bowl. Melt them using a double boiler or through short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth and uniform. Melting butter and chocolate will create a rich base for your brownie cake.
• Whisk the sugar into warm chocolate until well combined. The warmth of the chocolate melts the sugar a bit, allowing it to be whisked together more easily and producing a smoother batter. Whisk until the batter is shiny and rich.
• Crack eggs separately into the chocolate mixture, whisking each time thoroughly after addition. Add a dash of vanilla extract for added richness. Combining eggs separately guarantees they combine properly and create a smooth batter without lumps.
• In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients first before adding them to the wet ingredients so that they're well distributed in the batter, and the cake will be well-flavored.
• Slowly fold the dry mixture into the chocolate mixture using a spatula. Fold carefully, not over-stirring, in order to preserve the richness and thickness of the batter. Over-stirring makes the brownie cake dense, so stir just until there is no drier spot.
• Add chopped walnuts, holding back a handful to add on top. The walnuts provide a great crunch and stop the richness of the chocolate. Adding them evenly throughout will ensure every slice gets some crunch.
• Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with reserved walnuts. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out moist with crumbs. Don't overbake to keep the brownie cake rich and soft.
• Let the brownie cake cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting. Cooling will make it firm enough to cut nicely. For added richness, dust with cocoa powder or with melted chocolate before serving.

3 Homemade Brownie Cake with Walnuts Tips

Choose Good Chocolate

Dark chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa content provides your brownie cake with depth. Avoid low-quality chocolate because it will be too sweet and dull. Rich chocolate adds richness and makes your dessert stand out.

Toast the Walnuts

Toasting the walnuts in advance before adding them to the batter enhances the taste of the walnuts. Dry toast them in a pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until they release a good aroma. Toasting their richness enhances the taste of the walnuts in the final cake.

Finish with a Chocolate Ganache

To create a special dessert, top the cooled brownie cake with a rich chocolate ganache. Ganache is made by heating equal amounts of chocolate and cream, creating a smooth topping that contributes to the richness of the cake. It's an easy way to give your dessert a touch of sophistication with minimal effort.