Description
Chocolate Meringue Brownie Cake is a decadent dessert that masterfully blends rich, fudgy brownies with a light, airy meringue topping. Each slice offers an irresistible combination of textures and flavors, making it the perfect treat for any occasion—from birthdays to family gatherings. This stunning cake is surprisingly easy to make, ensuring that even novice bakers can create a showstopper that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Mix in sugar, then add 2 eggs and vanilla extract.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch together. Gradually fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool slightly.
- 5. For the meringue: In a clean bowl, whip remaining egg whites until foamy, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 6. Spread meringue over cooled brownies and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg