One-Bowl Brownie Cake with Espresso Powder

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A rich and fudgy one-bowl brownie cake enhanced with espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 16 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until fully melted, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon espresso powder until smooth and combined.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Step 8: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares.

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