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by Stacy  17 Comments

Crock Pot Sour Cream Cake Brownies with PB Frosting

Just because we’re having a cookie series doesn’t mean I can skip Fix and Forget Friday…..it just means I have to make cookies IN the crock pot. Brownies and bar cookies always rank really high on my list – especially if they’re gooey in the middle. It is really easy to make brownies in the crock pot – as long as you remember to set a timer and don’t run off and start doing things upstairs where you can’t hear the timer. Ahem.

I was afraid these would stick to the bottom of the crock, so I wanted to insure that didn’t happen…..I like insurance. Pull your crock out and lay it on a piece of parchment paper. Trace around the bottom to make a pattern and then cut the pattern out. Lay it down in the bottom of your crock pot. You’d think if I could make patterns like this that I’d be able to cut out a pattern and sew a dress, huh?

Now, we need to grease the sides of the crock so that our brownies don’t stick to that either. I used a butter paper from the refrigerator – of course. I’m prepared – I used to be a Girl Scout.

In a small saucepan on the stove combine ½ cup water, 1 stick of butter and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Warm over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and the butter melts. You might want to stir pretty often to avoid scorching on the bottom. *Cough* When it boils, remove it from the stove.

In a mixing bowl, mix together ½ cup sour cream with 1 egg. Of course, I used a whisk. I have a whisk obsession. Slowly pour in the hot cocoa mixture, stirring constantly. Try to ignore the fact that I’m pouring without stirring. I only have two hands.  I’m looking forward to Annie being old enough to take photos.

After you get all that mixed together, add 1 cup white wheat flour, 1 cup sucanat, 1 teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until no clumps remain. If you’re using a whisk (like you should be) this won’t take long at all.

Pour the batter down into your prepared crock. I used a 5 quart crock – it’s my most used size. Spread it evenly and pop the lid on.

Is it only me, or does everyone else get nervous when turning a crock pot to high? It might as well say “Fire.” Cook for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 ½ hours.  How long you bake it depends on the shape of your crock and what size you use.

After 1 hour and 20 minutes, test the brownies by inserting a knife in the center. You want it to come out clean, like this. If you open the lid and it still looks battery in the middle…..chances are, it’s not done. Put the lid back on and test again in 20-30 minutes. Test. Repeat.  When it’s done, pull the crock out and let it cool.

While the brownies are cooling, it’s time to make the frosting. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 4 tablespoons of maple syrup. Mix well until all the clumps are gone. Stick your finger in there and test the stuff. Groan. Do it again. Leave some for the brownies…….frosting for brownies is totally over-rated. Why not just eat it all right now?

It’s okay to frost these while they’re still warm…..just don’t do it while they’re still hot or it will melt and make a sauce – like that would be a BAD thing. On second thought, just put the frosting on whenever you want.

Hello beautiful! These. Are. Awesome. Really. I could have eaten the entire crock….but that would have been hard to explain to Barry. What was Barry’s verdict? He liked them…..and they sparked a very controversial conversation at bedtime.

Barry – That was really good cake.

Me – I didn’t make cake. Those were cake BROWNIES.

Barry – That was cake, not a brownie.

Me – I think I should know it’s a brownie. I DID make them.

Barry – What makes it a CAKE brownie?

Me – Well, it’s not as thick and it’s a bit more dense than cake.

Barry – It was chocolate cake.

Me – *Aggravated silence*

Barry – I’m sure looking forward to more of that cake tomorrow.

Me – Cake? Where is there cake?

Barry – In the kitchen.

Me – Did you make a cake today? I didn’t see it.

Barry – Goodnight

Me – Goodnight

Sour Cream Cake Brownies with PB Frosting

  • 1 stick butter
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white wheat flour
  • 1 cup sucanat
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  1. Using your crock, trace a pattern of the bottom on a piece of parchment paper. Cut the pattern out and place in the bottom of your crock (use a 5 quart crock if possible). Grease the sides of the crock.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa powder until mixture comes to a boil and the butter melts. Remove from heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and egg. Slowly pour in the cocoa mixture – stirring constantly. Add flour, sucanat, baking soda, and salt. Stir until all lumps are gone.
  4. Pour batter down into prepared crock. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 ½ hours. Begin testing at the smaller time – insert knife in the center to see if brownies are done (no need to test if it’s still visibly gooey in the middle). Add time accordingly.  Remove crock from crock pot and cool.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth. Spread on top of brownies. Devour.  Lick the frosting bowl.

Other Cookies in the series:

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Peanutty PB Cookies

Pumpkin Chip Cookies

Chocolate Granola Cookies

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

This post is linked at Hearth and Soul Blog Hop at Penniless Parenting.

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Heather says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:18 am

    sounds like my husband and I discussing cheesecake … which he believes is pie. *sigh*

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 2, 2012 at 9:29 am

      He’s totally WRONG. And you can quote me on that. LOL

      Reply
  2. Yolanda says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I just printed this out and will make it tomorrow. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 15, 2011 at 9:07 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Alea Milham says

    December 14, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Whether it is brownies or a cake, it looks delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 15, 2011 at 7:27 am

      It’s totally CAKE BROWNIES. 😉

      Reply
  4. Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace says

    December 11, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    And my mouth is watering …

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 11, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      Watering for brownies…..right?? 🙂 BROWNIES!

      Reply
      • Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace says

        December 11, 2011 at 9:08 pm

        Well, duh!!

        Reply
  5. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

    December 9, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    That frosting recipe is totally awesome! I’m going to have to try it sometime! And great idea to make cake in the crock pot. I mean brownies.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 9, 2011 at 10:13 pm

      BROWNIES!!!!!! 🙂 And yes, it’s a great frosting. It’s my “go to” now.

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    December 9, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Oh my goodness–you make stuff in the crock pot I would NEVER think about! This looks delicious-but I have to agree w/ Barry. The pic looks like cake. 😉

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 9, 2011 at 3:29 pm

      Yeah, yeah. Side with Barry. I can’t get ANY support around here. 😉

      Reply
  7. Dipty says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    They look absolutely delicious. I can almost taste them. Will makes them right away. Thanks

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 9, 2011 at 3:29 pm

      Enjoy….and they’re totally cake BROWNIES if I didn’t mention that. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Hallee the Homemaker says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Okay – YUM.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      December 9, 2011 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks! By the way, in case I forgot to mention it……these are cake BROWNIES. 😉

      Reply


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