These Fudge Cake Brownies are adapted from an old Southern Living magazine recipe. They are still a favorite almost twenty years later. I found this recipe in a Southern Living Magazine about twenty years ago. When you are still making a recipe twenty ...
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Fudge Cake Brownies

These Fudge Cake Brownies are adapted from an old Southern Living magazine recipe. They are still a favorite almost twenty years later.

cake brownie in metal pan with one brownie on white plate on table

I found this recipe in a Southern Living Magazine about twenty years ago. When you are still making a recipe twenty years later, you know it is a good recipe!

Over the years, I have changed up how I make them, but the brownie part is still the same basic recipe.

These brownies are rich, fudgey, and delicious!

The recipe makes an 8×8 pan, but when I need a big pan of brownies, I just double the recipe and use a 9×13 pan. All you need to do is add a few minutes to the cooking time.

fudge cake brownies in metal pan cut into squares

My favorite way to make these is to leave off the powdered sugar the original recipe called for.

Instead of the powdered sugar, I place a few chocolate chips on the brownies about 5 minutes before they are done.

brownies with chocolate chips on top

I put them back in the oven for the last few minutes. The chocolate melts. Then I spread them around the top for a delicious and easy chocolate frosting.

One tip I have is not to use old chocolate chips that have turned white, like in the picture above.

The chocolate chips on that pan of brownies did not melt right, and I had to take them off and start over. Chocolate does, in fact, go bad, or at least bad enough that it doesn’t melt right.

gluten free brownies with melted chocolate on top

After the brownies are cool, I refrigerate them for a couple of hours for the chocolate to harden. You don’t have to refrigerate them, but the chocolate will set faster if you do.

Can I make these Southern Living Brownies Gluten Free?

Yes, you can! I have a recipe that I shared for my gluten-free version of Southern Living Fudge Brownies.

brownie batter in metal pan

Ingredients

  • unsweetened cocoa
  • sugar
  • butter
  • eggs, lightly beaten
  • self-rising flour
  • vanilla extract
  • pecans; you can leave these out, but they are good
  • chocolate chips
Yield: 9 brownies

Fudge Cake Brownies

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Classic brownie recipe that is delicous.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine cocoa and sugar.
  2. Add melted butter and the next 4 ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. When there are about five minutes left of baking, take the brownies out and sprinkle the chocolate chips carefully on top.
  6. Place back in the oven for the remaining time. Spread the melted chips across the top of the brownies.
  7. Cool and then refrigerate for a couple of hours.
  8. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 476Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 4gSugar: 36gProtein: 7g

Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.

© Lynn Walls
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts

 

Southern Living Fudge Cake Brownie recipe was originally published in July 2008. Updated July 2026.

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Southern Living Brownies Made Gluten Free

These Gluten Free Fudge Cake Brownies are an old Southern Living brownie recipe made gluten free. They are rich, delicious, and gluten free!

gluten free fudge brownie on white plate with pan of brownies in background

I recently updated a brownie recipe that I shared way back in 2008, that was before I went gluten free. When I updated the recipe, I realized that I had never shared the gluten free version.

I have been gluten free since late 2009, so I can’t believe that I have never shared the gluten free version of these Southern Living Fudge Cake Brownies.

They are one of my favorites.

gluten free brownies in white pan on table

The main reason that I hadn’t shared this recipe is that the original recipe calls for self-rising flour. For a long time, I just didn’t make recipes that call for self-rising flour, but then I realized I could just make my own gluten-free self-rising flour.

It really is easy to make gluten free self rising flour at home. All you need is a gluten free flour blend, salt, and baking powder.

gluten free brownie batter made with gluten free self rising flour

I think what I like best about this recipe is the chocolate on top.

For this recipe, you make the brownies and bake them until almost done. Then you sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake a couple more minutes and then spread the melted chocolate over the brownies.

A little bit of extra chocolate takes these gluten free fudge cake brownies to the next level.

gluten free cake brownies in white pan with chocolate chips on top

Ingredients

  • unsweetened cocoa
  • sugar
  • butter
  • eggs, lightly beaten
  • gluten free self-rising flour
  • vanilla extract
  • pecans; you can leave these out, but they are good
  • chocolate chips
Gluten Free Fudge Cake Brownie in white pan
Yield: 12

Southern Living Brownies Made Gluten Free

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A Southern Living recipe from twenty years ago made gluten free. Easy, delicious, and gluten free.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup gluten free self-rising flour - see note below
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup gluten free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine cocoa and sugar.
  2. Add melted butter and the next 4 ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the brownies and carefully spread the melted chips across the top.
  6. Cool and then refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Notes

Gluten free self rising flour is easy to make at home with this gluten free self rising flour recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 27gProtein: 5g

Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.

© Lynn Walls
Cuisine: American / Category: Gluten Free Dessert

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Gluten Free Self Rising Flour Recipe

This gluten free self rising flour recipe is perfect for when you need self rising flour in a gluten free recipe.

homemade gluten free self rising flour

Self-rising flour is common in recipes, especially Southern recipes like biscuits, cakes, and cornbread. It can also be used in brownies, pancakes, waffles, and other baked goods.

When I went gluten-free back in 2009, I had several favorite recipes that called for self-rising flour.

For a long time, I did not try to make those recipes gluten-free because I did not have gluten-free self-rising flour, but then I realized that I could easily make it myself.

I recently made gluten free brownies, I will share the recipe later this week, and realized that I had never shared my recipe for making gluten free self rising flour.

gluten free brownie batter made with gluten free self rising flour

What is self-rising flour?

You might be wondering exactly what self-rising flour is.

Self-rising flour is flour with leavening and salt in it. It is also usually milled with a softer wheat than all-purpose flour. Softer wheat has lower protein, which helps make baked goods more tender.

Many people consider self-rising flour to be the secret to soft and tender baked goods.

White Lily Self Rising Flour is one of the most well known brands of self rising flour.

Ingredients

Gluten Free Flour Blend– I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend, but you can use your favorite gluten free flour blend.

Baking Powder– I use an aluminum-free baking powder, but any baking powder will work.

Salt

homemade self rising gluten free flour in glass bowl with whisk
Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Gluten Free Self Rising Flour

homemade gluten free self rising flour
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Gluten free self rising flour can easily be made at home with this three ingredient recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk all three ingredients together.
  2. Use in recipes as directed.

Notes

I used Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend, but you can use your favorite gluten free flour blend.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 911Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1457mgCarbohydrates: 195gFiber: 7gSugar: 1gProtein: 26g

Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.

© Lynn Walls

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Menu Plan July Week 3

This week’s menu plan is full of meals perfect for the hot days of July.

Peanut Butter Chex Granola in white bowl with spoon and glass jar background

Menu Plan July Week 3

These summer meals are perfect for the hot days of July.

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Gluten Free Menu Plan July Week 3

This week’s gluten free menu plan includes delicious gluten free recipes for summer.

I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free, but as always read labels to make sure that the ingredients are safe for your family.

Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Gluten Free Menu Plan July Week 3

Breakfast for dinner, fish tacos, homemade smoothies and more are on this week's gluten free menu plan.

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