Best Dark Milk Chocolate Brownie Layer Cake Recipes

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GHIRARDELLI OMBRE BROWNIE CAKE



Ghirardelli Ombre Brownie Cake image

Celebrate any occasion with a chocolate cake! Layers of chocolate filled with creamy frosting will bring smiles to any gathering.

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 4h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
2 eggs
2 (20 ounce) boxes Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
1 cup Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Blend oil, water, and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir in brownie mix until moistened. Divide batter evenly into 3 pans.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 38 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pans.
  • For Ganache: Place each type of chips into 3 bowls.
  • Heat cream in microwave at 30 seconds intervals until it just boils. Immediately pour 3/4 cup cream over each type of chips; stir until chocolate melts. Add 1/4 cup corn syrup to each; stir until shiny.
  • Let cool 2 hours before whipping with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stack cooled brownie layers on a plate, spreading a different variety of ganache between each layer. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 250.5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

TRIPLE LAYER BROWNIE CAKE



Triple Layer Brownie Cake image

A little of this tall, rich brownie cake goes a long way, so you'll have plenty of pieces left to share with grateful family members and friends. It's a sure way to satisfy true chocolate lovers and is perfect for any occasion. -Barbara Dean, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar, optional
2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), shaved

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, melt chocolate in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in cream and sugar if desired, until well blended. Heat to a gentle boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency, stirring a few times. , Beat until soft peaks form. Immediately spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

DARK & MILK CHOCOLATE BROWNIE LAYER CAKE



Dark & Milk Chocolate Brownie Layer Cake image

Whether you like milk chocolate or dark chocolate brownies, you get the best of both worlds in every bite. The two dense brownies are fused together with a fudge-like icing. The mini chocolate chips are a little chocolate bonus. This is truly a brownie lover's dream dessert. Rich, decadent, and quite a treat.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box milk chocolate brownie mix
1 box dark chocolate brownie mix
8 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick)
2/3 c Ghirardelli cocoa (or your favorite kind)
3 c powdered sugar
1/3 c milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c mini Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray two 8 or 9-inch cake pans with Pam. Mix up each brownie mix separately according to directions on boxes and pour into pans.
  • 2. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes checking center of brownies to make sure they are done in the center. Remove from oven. Run a knife around side of the cake pan and then let cool 10 minutes. Remove brownies from pan and let cool completely.
  • 3. Frosting: Melt the butter (microwave or stove top) and stir in the cocoa. Alternately add the powdered sugar and the milk, beating to a spreading consistency. Add more milk if needed. Stir vanilla extract.
  • 4. Frost brownie layers like a regular layer cake all over.
  • 5. Then pat mini chips to the side of the cake with your hands. Enjoy with whipped cream or alone.

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