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Triple Layer Brownie Cake

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

16-20 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 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

Directions

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 near 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

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Triple Layer Brownie Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 489 calories, 33 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.