Notes

This Nutty Brownie Cake is a perfect slice of perfection when you are craving something chocolate. With its small stature, this recipe will fulfill that sweet tooth without leaving evidence in the morning. Cook it and you’re done. Tomorrow is a new day.

Smash Cake Pan: Traditionally, a smash cake pan [2] is what is used to cook the cake for the first birthday of a child with the perceived result that the child will smash the cake in his/her face for an excellent photo opportunity. It is also the perfect-sized pan to fit into an Instant Pot®. You can find this size of cake pan in some specialty stores and also online. If you are addicted to your Instant Pot® and want a small cake from time to time, get this pan.

Ingredients

1. 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
   2 large eggs
   1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
   1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
   1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
   Pinch of sea salt
   1⁄3 cup sugar
   1⁄3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
   1⁄3 cup chopped pecans
   1 cup water
   2 tablespoons powdered sugar