Name: Nanny’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix, I used Betty Crocker's Choc. Fudge 15.25 .; 1 box fudge brownie mix, I used Duncan Hines Decadent Brownies 17.6 .; 4 eggs; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup oil; 1 can Pillsbury chocolate fudge cake icing

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Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake is a keeper recipe! Easy to make and perfect for chocolate lovers. This is also freezer-friendly if you wanted to make it into portions or make it ahead for a party!

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake! Oh boy!

This is one of Nanny Pat's treasured 'keeper' recipes and here's what Nanny has to say about her recipe;

"This cake will take care of anyone's chocolate craving. The cake is dense but not heavy, and not overly sweet. I have marked it "Keeper".

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These photos are ones I made for a Birthday special cake (my favorite Birthday Cake.....would make it in a tube pan, and frost with homemade white Buttercream Frosting). But birthday or not, it is perfect as is....XOXO Nanny."

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake is certainly very popular, with over 1 million shares across social media, you can rest assured, this cake will be a hit when you serve it up.

It's perfect for parties, potlucks, Christmas and Thanksgiving time, Easter.. in fact, any time!

NOTES

We have had a few comments from our readers who have said some of the batter spilled over in the oven. Please please make sure you DO NOT NO NO NO use the ingredients listed on the box mixes, just the ingredients listed below.

Then you should be absolutely fine with no chocolate fudge volcanic eruptions happening in your oven!

Some of our readers have made this just on its own, some have added the frosting and others have made up their own frosting recipe. Whichever way you decide to make this, please enjoy!

And if you're baking for just one or two people, why not cut the cake into slices and wrap individually and freeze. At least you'll have a nice little supply of nanny's cake to hand when you get that craving!

In the photo below, Nanny's sliced some of her chocolate fudge brownie cake and put in boxes to take for friends. Of course, they all loved it!

Nanny's chocolate fudge brownie cake prepared for gifts

Last week I made nanny's chocolate fudge brownie cake but added an Easter touch to it. I was going to a school reunion and since it's coming up to Easter I thought what better than to bring a cake along for my old school friends to enjoy!

The photo below just gives you an idea of how you can decorate it for any occasion, Easter included!

Note: you do need to make sure the little chocolate eggs have set into the frosting before transferring to a plate/container otherwise they will roll off if the frosting is still wet!

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake Easter Version

Here's Nanny's chocolate fudge cake made by one of our readers, made this for her son's 14th birthday, like a UFO Spaceship. It looks great!

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake, 14th birthday

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Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

55 Min

Serves

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (I used Betty Crocker's Choc. Fudge 15.25 oz.)
1 box fudge brownie mix (I used Duncan Hines Decadent Brownies 17.6 oz.)
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup oil
1 can Pillsbury chocolate fudge cake icing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch bundt pan ( I use Baker's Joy spray).

NOTE

Do NOT use the ingredients on the brownie mix and cake mix, just what is listed above.

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake is a keeper recipe! Easy to make and perfect for chocolate lover's.

2. In a bowl add the cake mix, brownie mix, oil eggs, and water.

Pour into bundt pan and bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

***NOTE: Pour enough cake batter to fill the pan ⅔rds the way up. If you have any batter left over, just pop it in some cupcake liners!

The photo below is when I baked Nanny's chocolate fudge brownie cake, I didn't use a toothpick but a cake skewer. So cute!

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3. Let cake cool completely after waiting 10 min. out of the oven onto a cooling rack and then transfer to a serving plate.

4. In a small bowl, add ½ tub of ready to use cake icing, and melt in the microwave 30-45 seconds until it is able to be drizzled over cake.

Below is a photo of a slice of Nanny's cake when I baked it. It is very rich so you only need a thin slice!

We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our post. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!

Here are a couple more lovely classic Birthday Cake recipes we can recommend, and so popular too!

Birthday Cake by Liv For Cake

and Best Yellow Birthday Cake Recipe with a Mocha Frosting by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch. Be sure to check those 2 out!

Have you tried Nanny's Best Chocolate Brownie Muffins yet? They're really good!

Nanny's Best Chocolate Brownie Muffins are simply yummy! It's an easy recipe and perfect for chocolate lovers!

Recipe Card

Nanny’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nanny's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake is a keeper recipe! Easy to make and perfect for chocolate lover's.This is also freezer friendly if you wanted to make into portions or make ahead for a party!

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix, I used Betty Crocker's Choc. Fudge 15.25 .
1 box fudge brownie mix, I used Duncan Hines Decadent Brownies 17.6 .
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup oil
1 can Pillsbury chocolate fudge cake icing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and lightly flour a 10 inch bundt pan ( I use Baker's Joy spray).
***NOTE: Do NOT use the ingredients on the brownie mix and cake mix, just what is listed above.
In a bowl add the cake mix, brownie mix, oil eggs, and water. Pour into bundt pan and bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. ***NOTE: Pour enough cake batter to fill the pan ⅔rds the way up. If you have any batter left over, just pop it in some cupcake liners!
Let cake cool completely after waiting 10 min. out of the oven onto a cooling rack and then transfer to serving plate.
In a small bowl, add ½ tub of ready to use cake icing, and melt in the microwave 30-45 seconds until it is able to be drizzled over cake.

Notes

***NOTE: Pour enough cake batter to fill the pan ⅔rds the way up. If you have any batter left over, just pop it in some cupcake liners!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 437Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 5g

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363 thoughts shared

Marlene Hall
says:
October 1st, 2019 at 6:47 pm

I just made this and my family LOVED it! I used full fat buttermilk instead of water, substituted 1 cup of melted unsalted butter for the oil, added espresso powder, box of instant chocolate pudding and mini chocolate chips. It was FABULOUS! We loved it without any frosting

1. connie j hudson
  says:
  October 3rd, 2019 at 10:13 pm
  
  how long should you mix the batter, until blended or about 2 minutes?
  
  1. Michelle
    says:
    November 13th, 2020 at 1:32 am
    
    I also have this question. I’m not sure if I need to beat, like most cakes or just stir with a wooden spoon, like brownies. I’d love to know.I’ll keep looking through the comments and see if I can find an answer.
  2. Lovefoodies
    says:
    November 13th, 2020 at 6:52 am
    
    Hi Michelle, you ou can just stir to make sure everything is combined
2. Juju
  says:
  October 7th, 2019 at 2:03 pm
  
  So, you made a completely DIFFERENT cake!
  
3. DonnaT
  says:
  December 11th, 2019 at 5:26 pm
  
  The changes might qualify it as a different cake, but it sounds good enough to try what you did.
  
robbin
says:
September 27th, 2019 at 12:57 am

i just baked this cake….. it took 5 minutes to get it all together. it just came out of the oven, and it looks & smells divine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can’t wait to cut into it, and thanks so much for the recipe !!!!!!!!

Deborah Wootten
says:
September 18th, 2019 at 11:16 pm

I made this cake over the weekend and followed the direction ingredients and it was extremely dry.

Julie
says:
September 14th, 2019 at 5:44 pm

Can this recipe be made as bars?

1. Lovefoodies
  says:
  September 14th, 2019 at 5:56 pm
  
  Hi Julie, yes of course, just keep an eye on them in the oven as the cook time will be less
  
darla
says:
June 9th, 2019 at 11:52 pm

Very good recipe.
Made 3 to go to 3 different places…had none left the first day!!!
Followed recipe and turned out great!!

It’s a keeper

NickiDE
says:
May 20th, 2019 at 7:57 pm

I made this exactly as written. Everyone I gave some too said it was the best chocolate cake they ever had. Here is my recipe for the glaze:
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup chocolate chips, 2 TBSP butter. Stir together and melt in the microwave. It makes a lot, so you might want to try just 1/2 the recipe for the glaze.

Karen
says:
May 11th, 2019 at 7:43 am

This was so dry and crumbly and such a big disappointment.

Charlotte
says:
May 3rd, 2019 at 2:34 pm

I never liked chocolate cake because I had never had one that wasn’t dry. I tried this one because my daughter loves chocolate. I’m so glad I did! This cake is so moist. I love it! I’ve made this several times and I’m getting one ready for the oven now.

Heide Guerreri
says:
March 22nd, 2019 at 12:10 pm

I made the chocolate cake and substituted orange juice for the water and added 1 tsp orange zest. Homemade whipped cream frosting. Drop dead delicious!!!

Kiley
says:
February 1st, 2019 at 4:27 pm

I’m wondering if this cake can be made in a 13×9 pan and if I should double recipe but how long would you say to cook if for?

Sheila
says:
January 14th, 2019 at 8:17 am

Can this be made in a 13×9 cake pan?!

1. Lovefoodies
  says:
  January 14th, 2019 at 9:48 am
  
  Hi Sheila, yes of course! For that size pan I would suggest doubling the ingredients otherwise the cake will be quite thin.
  Hope that helps!
  
  1. Tish
    says:
    July 11th, 2019 at 10:24 pm
    
    Sheila, did you have to increase the cooking time please?
Cheryl
says:
January 12th, 2019 at 8:48 pm

Made this cake today it’s currently cooling on my counter. For those that commented that it overflowed in your oven you need a bundt pan that holds at least 14.5 cups. Can’t wait for it to cool completely. Yummy?

Cheryl
says:
December 24th, 2018 at 9:03 pm

OMG, this chocolate cake is the best ever and always a huge hit at family gatherings. I make this so often. It is so moist, soft and flavorful. It fills the whole bundt pan. I never put icing but i sprinkle powdered sugar or leave it plain. Nobody can wait for the cake to cool, the gorgeous chocolate aroma fills the whole house. Thanks for this recipe! May you always be blessed.

Regina Shea
says:
December 3rd, 2018 at 4:53 am

I’ve made this before and it is always a hit. I’m going to make it for Bible Study in a couple of weeks but would love to give it a Christmas touch? Any ideas? I love this website and have never had problems with ads .

1. Lovefoodies
  says:
  December 3rd, 2018 at 7:54 am
  
  Hi Regina, so happy you love the recipe!
  For a Christmas feel, you could add some red and green sprinkles if you wanted to keep it easy to do, or add some little icing Christmas shapes which you can get in the baking section of the store or via Wiltons on amazon. I often use the icing shapes with a Christmas tree, holly etc for decorating.
  If you wanted to be really adventurous you could make up a simple vanilla frosting and make it like snow or divide it in two amounts, color one red and one green and pipe it on the cake.
  Hope that helps!
  
  1. Lou
    says:
    February 3rd, 2020 at 9:35 am
    
    This came out great! Put on glass cakeplate. After drizzling the frosting, I filled the hole with sliced strawberries and put a couple large whole ones along the bottom edge. Elegant! Lots of compliments.
Lynn
says:
November 3rd, 2018 at 5:50 pm

Do you use the little packet of fudge sauce that comes with the Betty Crocker cake mix?

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