Fudge Brownie Cake

"Chocolate fudge cake" (CC BY-SA 2.0) byJames E. Petts

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 3⁄4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line the base of a 7-inch round springform pan with an 8-inch round of parchment paper. Secure the collar on the springform pan, closing it onto the base so the parchment round is clamped in. Lightly grease the sides of the pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2. Put the melted butter in a large bowl. One at a time, whisk in the eggs, then the brown sugar, coffee, vanilla, and salt until combined. Add the flour and cocoa powder and whisk just until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan firmly against the countertop a few times to remove any air bubbles in the batter. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the pan on a long-handled silicone steam rack.
4. Pour 2 cups water into the clay pot. Place a steam basket inside the clay pot. Place the cake pay inside the clay pot. Set on “Stew” or “Fast” for 30 minutes.
5. When cooking completes, remove the foil from the pan, being careful not to get burned by the steam. Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes, until warm, or cool to room temperature.
6. Unclasp the collar on the pan and lift it off, then use the parchment border to tug the cake off the base of the pan and onto a plate. Slice the cake into wedges and serve.