Bumblebee & Butterfly Brownie Cake Recipe

Name: Bumblebee & Butterfly Brownie Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 1 cup water; 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 3 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 to 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half; Tiny pretzel twists; Vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted; Decorator sugars and sprinkles; Rainbow licorice, cut into 2-inch strips; Blackberry-shaped gummy candies; Large yellow jelly beans; Black string licorice

Servings: persons

1 cup Land O Lakes Butter
1 cup water
4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
3 to 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half
Tiny pretzel twists
Vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted
Decorator sugars and sprinkles
Rainbow licorice, cut into 2-inch strips
Blackberry-shaped gummy candies
Large yellow jelly beans
Black string licorice

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
Combine 1 cup butter, water and unsweetened baking chocolate in 3-quart saucepan.
4
Cook over medium heat 6-7 minutes or until mixture just comes to a boil.
5
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
6
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in bowl; mix well.
7
Add eggs and chocolate mixture; beat at medium speed until well mixed.
8
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
9
Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Combine all frosting ingredients except half & half in bowl.
12
Beat at medium-high speed, adding enough half & half for desired frosting consistency.
13
Frost cooled cake.
14
Create butterfly wings by dipping double rounded ends of pretzels half way into melted candy coating.
15
Immediately sprinkle each with decorator sugars.
16
Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.
17
Place 2 coated pretzels with non-coated edges touching.
18
Place onto cake.
19
Attach 2 pieces licorice over center using small amount of melted candy coating.
20
Create bees by cutting 1 blackberry candy and 1 yellow gumdrop in half; attach cut-sides together, with small amount of melted candy coating, alternating colors.
21
Attach small piece of black string licorice for antennas; place onto cake with candy coating.

2295

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, 1 cup water, 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Bumblebee & Butterfly Brownie Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bumblebee & Butterfly Brownie Cake

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