Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe

Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

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

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Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
30 25 55

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 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Triple Layer Brownie Cake in Taste of Home October/November 1998, p27

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Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2010 by Dance with tastes

Amazing! Loved the taste and textures of everything

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2010 by pricedm

Cake never cooked; would not rise. I went the intial cook time of 20 - 25 minutes and tested the cake; after 40 minutes I removed the cake hoping it would set as it cooled.  Cake sunk and was raw in the middle.  Any ideas?  I checked the recipe several times to verify the correct amount of ingredients and how they were mixed.

We improvised and made a cheesecake type recipe.  I took the edges of the cake that were cooked and crumbled it into a oreo crust pie pan drizzled with caramel.  Then I placed the cheesecake frosting on top.  I am pretty sure one slice was about 1000 calories, but I didn't want all that hard work and ingredients to go to waste.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2010 by 1964stang

Love this recipe. i have made it a coulpe of times for family get togethers , and it has always been a huge hit!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by babygirl777

A question on this cake--would it be ok to bake it in a 9 x 13 cake pan instead of the 3 round cake pans??

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by juliesprincess

Absolutely delish! I got so...many compliments for this cake. Some thought it tasted more like a cheesecake because of the icing. I too had a little trouble getting the layers out. I actually couldn't use one, because the wax paper stuck to the cake for some reason, but 2 layers was definitely enough. I think the key is to take a knife around the edges several times and flip on a plate. If it doesn't come out right away, let it sit on plate for a few minutes and tap on the pan, if necessary. This recipe deserves more than 5 stars.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by eaford01

Excellent, excellent recipe! Very rich and sure to cure anyone's chocolate craving!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by sboes

WoW! This cake is great! Made it for my daughter's 13th birthday, and she quickly requested it for next year all ready. I lined the bottoms with parchment paper, ran a knife around the edges after cooling, and they all popped right out of the pan. I also put marshmallows in between the layers instead of frosting for a little bit of fun.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by sayhelloangie

I made this cake as a birthday cake and now everyone wants to know when I'm going to make it again!! Its a chocolate lovers heaven!!

Reviewed on May. 18, 2009 by pkljakohak@fuse.net

delicious!!!! this cake is famous to my friends and neighbors. everyone loves it!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by CookieCarol

Line the bottoms of the pans with waxed paper or parchment paper.

 
 
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