Chewy Brownie Bundt Cake.

January 31, 2011 · 124 comments

[This morning my Better Than Crack Brownies are up for raffle for a fabulous cause over at Steph's Bite By Bite. Head on over there to bid on my brownies! I promise to include some extra goodies too.]


Break out the stretchy pants!

I mean, seriously… break them out.

If showing you a picture of melted butter and chocolate doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will.

I’ve never really been big on bundt cakes. In fact, I didn’t even like them on Friday. Or Saturday morning. But then my mom made a marble bundt cake on Saturday night with chocolate fudge chip frosting and I just about died and went to heaven.


Luckily I didn’t, because that allowed me to make my own bundt cake.

A brownie bundt cake.


I love eating my favorite treats in different forms. It spices things up and keeps dessert fun. I used our favorite brownie recipe, the recipe that I just converted into brownie cupcakes.

Seems I’ve been on another brownie binge!

I ended up making a recipe and a half of the brownies because I honestly was sure if one batch would be big enough for the bundt pan. Good thing I did. Who doesn’t need extra sugar, butter, chocolate and flour?

This cake is a little rich. And by a “little,” I mean there are 6 whole eggs and nearly 3 cups of sugar. Ooops! Guess that’s what happens when you almost double a brownie recipe.

Obviously I had to top it with sprinkles. Life is meaningless without sprinkles.

Just like the cupcakes, the bottom (which yes, is the top before flipping it over) is crunchy and crackly. Such amazing texture with this recipe.


And they are so oooey, gooey, chewy and rich that you only need a skinny slice.

Or a large chunk. Which ever you prefer.


I went with a large chunk. I felt it suited me better than a skinny slice.

If you are looking for a decadent, incredible dessert, I’ve got you covered. If you are looking to bust out of your favorite jeans, I’ve also got you covered. I’m a jack of all trades, folks.



Chewy Brownie Bundt Cake

1 1/2 sticks butter

5 squares Baker’s chocolate

2 1/2 cups sugar

6 eggs

2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt butter and baking sqaures in a microwave safe bowl. In the mixing bowl, cream melted butter and chocolate mixture. Add in sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in eggs, beating one at a time. Add flour and cocoa powder and stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with butter. Pour batter in the pan. Bake for about 75 minutes, or until brownie is set. The top with be a bit crunchy and the insides will be fudgey. Top with vanilla glaze and sprinkles.


Vanilla Cream Glaze recipe HERE.


Guess what’s for breakfast?

{ 119 comments… read them below or add one }

Amy January 31, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Love, love love. And do you think your mom would share her recipe too?

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Kacy January 31, 2011 at 4:40 pm

I love bundt cakes, meanly because I like the word bundt. Looks delicious!

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Jessica January 31, 2011 at 5:01 pm

It’s a really funny word.

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Brittani January 31, 2011 at 4:59 pm

Well you are the reason I am now needing to log on to Target and edit my wedding registry, for the sole reason of adding a bundt pan! Maybe I should add 3, just in case no one gets the point that this is a drastic necessity. Can’t wait to try them!

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Jessica January 31, 2011 at 5:01 pm

I am so glad you did! Honestly, I put one on my wedding registry because my mom used it often, but hadn’t used it until yesterday. I believe it’s one of those things you probably never take the time to buy yourself!

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rebecca lustig January 31, 2011 at 5:08 pm

the sprinkles totally make the cake!!!

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Katie@Cozydelicious January 31, 2011 at 5:09 pm

I have this adorable mini bund cake pan that has been screaming for a recipe like this! I am so excited to get to use it – they will be adorable!

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Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie January 31, 2011 at 5:12 pm

oh WOW! I wish I had a piece right now! I haven’t had anything chocolate in awhile!

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Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com January 31, 2011 at 6:19 pm

delightful!

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naomi January 31, 2011 at 6:26 pm

Delish! I love the fun sprinkles on it too!

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Sassy Molassy January 31, 2011 at 6:35 pm

ah, this is sooo pretty! I need to get myself a bundt pan.

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Katie January 31, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Oh holy cow- my chocolate tooth is raging right now! Can you send a piece of this to me at work right now?? Please?! I’ll do your dishes for you, so you won’t have to clean as you go. ;-)

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Jessica January 31, 2011 at 7:16 pm

I wish I could!

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Blond Duck January 31, 2011 at 7:28 pm

I’m still into the chicken nachos!

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Moni'sMeals January 31, 2011 at 7:40 pm

soooo much better than plan old brownies! this is great.

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Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) January 31, 2011 at 7:48 pm

bundt cakes = my childhood memories! my mom was always making a bundt!

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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction January 31, 2011 at 8:24 pm

Yum! Brownie cake?! Brilliant :)

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Beauty & the Feast January 31, 2011 at 9:09 pm

Brownie…in cake form?? Yes please! Looks delish!!!

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Michelle January 31, 2011 at 9:15 pm

Pure genius.

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Caroline @ chocolate & carrots January 31, 2011 at 9:38 pm

That looks simply mouth watering. It’s no wonder you got out your stretchy pants! I would have had a couple of slices! ;-)

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Annie@stronghealthyfit January 31, 2011 at 10:21 pm

I love that you’re putting sprinkles on everything lately. Your cake is adorable and it looks like it tastes like a chocolate donut. YUM!

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Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) January 31, 2011 at 11:38 pm

*create shortcut* !!

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just a french girl... January 31, 2011 at 11:57 pm

That is hilarious.. haha better than crack… sounds toothsome.

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Lora @cakeduchess February 1, 2011 at 12:09 am

Totally agree that life is meaningless without sprinkles. I have been going overboard with them lately;)This cake sounds and looks wonderful. I wish I had a slice right now for dinner;)

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ashley@quasichick February 1, 2011 at 12:23 am

I love your obsession with sprinkles!

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Tracy February 1, 2011 at 12:34 am

Already got my stretchy pants on so I’m good to go! Love that you added sprinkles – they make everything prettier!

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Christina February 1, 2011 at 1:23 am

I love that you topped it with sprinkles! So cute. :)

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Jessica February 1, 2011 at 3:41 am

I’m a little obsessed with them. Can you tell? ;)

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Christine February 1, 2011 at 1:24 am

this looks absolutely delicious! It has made my weekend baking list! It’s probably a dumb question, but did you use bittersweet or unsweet baking chocolate? Thanks Jessica!

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Jessica February 1, 2011 at 3:41 am

Semi-sweet!

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Ellie@fitforthesoul February 1, 2011 at 2:01 am

I was JUST thinking that I wasn’t hungry…but my stomach is telling me otherwise.

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Lainie February 1, 2011 at 2:31 am

I barely ever comment on blogs, but I just stumbled upon yours and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy it! Your writing style is hilarious and your pictures are some of the best I’ve seen in the blog world. And of course this cake looks insanely delicious…

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Jessica February 1, 2011 at 3:41 am

Thank you! This may be one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received!

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cantstopbaking February 1, 2011 at 2:31 am

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely brilliant!!!

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Amy at TheSceneFromMe February 1, 2011 at 2:49 am

I’m all for putting on my sweatpants and eating that cake for all meals until it’s devoured!

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Joelle (The Pancake Girl) February 1, 2011 at 2:56 am

Not going to lie, this post made me want to bust out of my work cubicle today and buy a bundt pan. Looks good!

-Joelle
http://www.joelygolightly.wordpress.com

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A Tablespoon of Liz February 1, 2011 at 5:16 am

This looks really good… I love the sprinkles!

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Lili February 1, 2011 at 5:53 am

What a beautiful cake!! Love the sprinkles on top!looks so festive!

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niki February 1, 2011 at 6:00 am

you should post your mom’s recipe too! if anything is better than one cake, its two!

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Naomi(onefitfoodie) February 1, 2011 at 10:53 am

AH sprinkles!!! love that you put them on everything because well, sprinkles make everything better!!! (so I think I am taking one of the better than crack brownies to my show to eat afterwards!!) They are in my freezer because I made so many and I just want one SO BAD!

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Anne Marie February 1, 2011 at 12:53 pm

This looks so yummy!! Guess I have to buy a bundt cake pan :)

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Tammy February 1, 2011 at 2:37 pm

OMG!! Yummy……..our favorite treat to make in the bundt pan is a Rice Krispie treat “cake”….with sprinkles on it!! But we will have to try this next!! Looks amazing! :)

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Jessica February 1, 2011 at 3:34 pm

Never thought of that! Great idea!

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Sherri February 1, 2011 at 3:20 pm

We are snowed in today and I want to make this. What type of Baker’s Chocolate? Unsweetened? Semi Sweeet? So glad I found this website!

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Jessica February 1, 2011 at 3:32 pm

Semi-sweet! Let me know if you like it!

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Elle February 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Do you have any idea how much I want a huge hunk of this cake, like right now?!

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Sherri February 1, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Made the cake today and got rave reviews from the family. My son said this is his new favorite cake. We ate it warm so the chocolate chips were still melted!

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Tarrah Dame February 3, 2011 at 3:05 am

loving the sprinkles!!!

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dani February 4, 2011 at 4:21 pm

Your pictures are always so amazing! Jealll

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Jessica February 4, 2011 at 10:18 pm

Thank you so much!!

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Cait April 13, 2011 at 9:49 am

This looks so good! I’m thinking of making this for my daughter’s 2nd birthday. Hey, she’ll be 2. I’m sure she could care less that her birthday cake has a hole in it. As long as it’s yummy chocolate, she won’t mind a bit.

We can’t get Baker’s Chocolate where I live (Holland). Am I correct in thinking 1 square weighs 1 ounce? So this would be 5 ounces/142 grams?

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Tali Simon @ More Quiche, Please January 2, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Looks amazing!! Planning to make this for the weekend, when we’ll be having friends over. How much sugar do you think I could successfully cut out?

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Jessica January 2, 2012 at 1:58 pm

Wish I could say, but am honestly not sure. Have never tried it any other way.

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Tali Simon @ More Quiche, Please January 7, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Well. I used 1.5 cups sugar and 1 1/4 sticks butter, and kept everything else the same. It was a nice chocolate cake, but not like brownies the way I hope it’d be (i.e. moist and chewy). I’ll have to try it again with the full amounts.
On the plus side, our guests’ kids had three slices each. That’s a compliment if I ever saw one.

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Meghan February 18, 2012 at 8:53 pm

Hi! This looks delish! Think I could sub unsweetened/bittersweet chocolate for the semisweet? I’m thinking it would cut some of the richness? Or not? I have no idea really. Just looking for some support. :o P Making this, um, TONIGHT, for a baby shower tomorrow because my meringue flopped and this looks pretty foolproof!

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