The Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Cake with Almonds & Walnuts Recipe

Some desserts taste special because they are linked to everyday moments — enjoying a slice with friends following dinner, making something with the family on the weekend, or surprising someone with a treat for no reason. A brownie cake made fudgy with almonds and walnuts is a perfect fit into these everyday memories. It's rich, dark chocolatey, and filled with crunchy satisfaction, so it's more than another dessert;it's something that creates lasting memories.

Brownies have a dense, rich character, and making a brownie into a cake provides the best of both: richness with a cake's structure. The almonds and walnuts provide contrast and nutty flavor that is perfect with chocolate. The brownie cake is easy enough for a weeknight but rich enough for special occasions, so it is a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Recipe for Fudgy Brownie Cake with Almonds & Walnuts

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
• 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 almonds (chopped)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 170°C and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
• In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter and heat them together in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until melted and smooth. Whisk the sugar into the warm mixture.
• Add the eggs one by one, whisking each time after adding one egg. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture. Fold in the chopped almonds and walnuts, setting aside some to use as a topping.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with the set-aside nuts. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center is clean and has moist crumbs. Let cake cool before cutting for optimum results.

3 Tricks to Make Brownie Fudgy

Baking Time: Overbaking means killing your brownie cake of its rich texture. Take the cake out of the oven when the center is still slightly tender. The residual heat will keep cooking the cake, making it moist on the inside.

Incorporate Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa content and above is perfect for achieving a deep flavor. Milk chocolate makes the dessert too sweet, but dark chocolate provides the richness that characterizes a fudgy brownie cake with walnuts and almonds.

Don't use too much flour: Excess flour will cause the cake to be dense instead of fudgy. Use only the amount required and gently fold it in without overmixing to ensure the batter is rich and thick.

7 Tips to Make Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Cake with Almonds & Walnuts

Add Coffee for Depth

Mix a teaspoon of instant coffee powder into the melted chocolate for a richer taste. Coffee adds depth to the richness of the chocolate without imparting a coffee flavor, providing your brownie cake with a deeper profile.

Toast the Nuts

Toasting the almonds and walnuts before adding them to the batter brings out their natural oils, adding a richer taste to your dessert. Simply roast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant.

Use Room Temperature Eggs

Cold eggs will make the batter curdle. Leave your eggs at room temperature for some 30 minutes before mixing them into the mix. This facilitates smoother blending and even baking.

Use Brown Sugar

Half of the white sugar can be replaced with brown sugar to enhance richness and make the brownie cake moist. Brown sugar's slight stickiness contributes to density, and thus the cake will be fudgy and tender.

Top with a Ganache

Adding an extra treat, top the cooled brownie cake with a chocolate ganache. Combine equal amounts of melted chocolate and cream for a glossy appearance that is rich but not requiring additional sugar.

Chill Before Slicing

Chilling the brownie cake in the refrigerator for a few hours will set it more and give it a better consistency. This technique will let the fudgy texture stand out more, so slicing is easier.

Honey Drizzle

Try giving the cake a drizzle of warm honey to add a one-of-a-kind touch. The honey complements the almonds and walnuts incredibly well, while also providing the slightest hint of natural sweetness, which cuts against the richness of the chocolate.