Description
Indulge in the decadent and easy-to-make Brownie Refrigerator Cake, a luscious layered dessert combining rich brownies with a creamy, velvety filling and topped with chocolatey goodness. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on the box)
Cream Layer:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping:
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Layer: Follow package instructions to make brownies in a 9×13-inch pan. Cool and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Make the Cream Layer: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped cream mixture.
- Assemble the Cake: In a 9×9-inch dish, layer half of brownie cubes, then half of cream mixture. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, add mini chips. Repeat layers and top with syrup, chips, and optional shavings/cocoa.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate covered for 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Consider using homemade brownies or adding nuts between layers for variety.
- Best served chilled and can be prepared a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
