Thursday, January 28, 2010

Chocolate Chip Pecan Brownie Cake

The weekend is here! I'll be celebrating my birthday this weekend. I'm not sure what we'll do but hopefully something fun. What is your plan for the weekend?

I made these brownies last weekend and it was fabulous! I'll admit. I am not a huge fan of brownies, at least the really heavy and thick kind... I do like moist and almost cake-like brownies. Like this one. I added about 2 tablespoons of milk to the batter and it turned out so moist but still rich in flavor. This one is packed with my favorite ingredients; such as chocolate chips and pecans! You can replace the pecans with walnuts, if you'd like. My husband is allergic to walnuts. But the nuts and chocolate chips gave these brownies such a great texture and yummy flavor. I would definitely make it again. My husband loved it so much that he rejected my idea of taking the leftovers to his work for everyone. Apparently he didn't like the idea of sharing it with other people. :)

Chocolate Chip Pecan Brownie Cake
Printable Recipe

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup pecans or walnuts
2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.

Melt the butter over low heat. Pour into large mixing bowl and stir in cocoa powder, sugar, salt, flour, and vanilla. Mix in eggs, chocolate chips, pecans, and milk. Spread the dough evenly into the cake pan.

Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting.


43 comments:

  1. Pie Brownies? I'm in! Happy Birthday Sook!

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  2. wow brownies look so perfect and really tempting one...and advance wishes for your birthday sook!!have a great year ahead

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  3. hmm moist brownies sounds great! Happy Birthday Sook!

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  4. This looks so delicious!!! Happy Birthday!

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  5. I adore brownies, not to mention about with so much pecan nuts! Happy Birthday!

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  6. Wow pecan brownie cake looks incredible..Wishing u many more happy returns of the day Sook..have a blast.

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  7. Happy Birthday to you! Have a lovely day and a great year!

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  8. Brownies are always my favourite. I'm drooling over these....mmmm. They look so delicious!

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  9. Happy Birthday! And, I'm the same way as your husband - if a dessert is truly delicious, I want it all to myself :-P

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  10. Happy birthday to you in advance. Enjoy your weekend with your loved ones. Perfect looking picture. Can i have one???:-)
    Deepa

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  11. looks so moist n delicious! worth running the extra mile for this!
    Happy birthday!

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  12. Belated happy birthday to you.
    My daughter likes chocolate brownies very much, so rich and full of flavours. This one should be her favourite. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. saengil chukha hamnida. Do fill us in on your special day! :)

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  14. looks great, I'll have a slice (or two)

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  15. Mmmm chocolate. These brownies look fantastic! Have a wonderful birthday Sook! May you grow in God's grace and love!

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  16. The chocolate cake is really moist with something crunchy from the nuts. Happy Birthday and have a great one.

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  17. Wow delicious looking cake.... wishing you and your family a year filled with good health and great wealth !

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  18. YUM! Brownies with pecans! Looks delicious! I almost always substitute pecans in recipes that call for walnuts. I just like them better.

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  19. Happy Birthday, Sook! Your brownies sure do yummylicious! =)

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  20. Happy Birthday, Sook! Your brownies look perfect. Can I have one slice with some ice cream on it :)

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  21. A very Happy Birthday dear Sook! I wish to have these delicious brownies:)

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  22. Happy birthday! The brownies sound amazing, but then I am a huge fan of brownies of any stripe.

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  23. This looks so decadent and delicious. I love that you added pecans.

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  24. Happy Birthday! I've seen so many bloggers having birthdays the past few days and mine is on Tuesday. These looks so fudgy and yummy! I wouldn't want to share either.

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  25. I love how the brownies pieces are like slices of cake! more brownie per serving ;)

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  26. Happy birthday! The brownie looks super fudgy!

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  27. Happy Birthday! Are these rich, decadent brownies going to be part of your celebration? Must bookmark these!! YUM!

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  28. Happy Birthday, Sook! And wishing many happy returns! This cake looks awesome delicious... just needed a few candles, that will do!

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  29. Scrumptious and heavenly are the two words that popped up in my mind when I first saw these beauties!

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  30. Happy, happy birthday to you!

    I know some folks who would just LOVE this!! Beautiful!

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  31. Happy Birthday wow amazing brownies lol Rebecca

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  32. Best wishes for a very Happy Birthday, and a joyful new year for you! (My dh's birthday is this weekend, too.) *grin*

    I must tell you those are some of the most beautiful brownies I have ever seen (and I love that you cut them into wedges~ it makes them extra special.) Beautiful photos.

    I hope all of your birthday wishes come true, sweet one! xo

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  33. Those brownies look delicious!!! What a great treat to make yourself in honor of your birthday.

    Happy Birthday Sook!!

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  34. Happy birthday!!
    Delicious looking brownies - I do have a soft spot for them.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  35. Happy Birthday:) That luks yummilious, I can eat the whole plate:)

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  36. Therse look great and super moist, Happy Bday!!

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  37. I can't ever say no to chocolate. And chocolate with pecans is even better!!

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  38. Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day.

    I must say that I love chocolate... and cake...and your blog photos are making me feel hungry. Thanks for the post, need to try it soon.

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  39. Hi Sook, thanks for your comment to my apple pie..I understand and speak a little bit english..If you want understand my recipes,I have google translater on my blog, you can translate all...Your Chocolate Chip Pecan Brownie Cake looks very very delicious...
    I wish you a nice evening..
    Hugs
    Cali

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  40. Hi!

    This looks absolutely yumm-o!!

    I shall definitely be back to look for more like this!!!

    I shall let you know how this recipe turns out!!!

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  41. Hey Sook.. belated birthday wishes :):)... brownies looks absolutely delicious :).. perfect!!

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