Easy Chocolate Brownie Cake (From Scratch or Box Mix)
Easy chocolate brownie cake recipe from scratch or box mix with chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache, chocolate candies. Rich and fudgy, requires simple ingredients.
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 527kcal
Ingredients
Brownies:
- Fudgy Brownies with Crackly Tops Double the recipe and bake it in 3 round pans
Frosting
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Semisweet
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
Decoration
- 1 cup Chocolate candies Use a variety of shapes and flavors
Instructions
- Double the brownie recipe and divide the batter in three 8 inch round pans. Bake and let the brownies cool down completely.
- While the brownies are baking and cooling, prepare chocolate frosting.
- Also, make the chocolate ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, heavy cream and butter. Heat in the microwave at 30 second increments, mixing after each interval. Continue doing this until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. Keep aside.
- Place one brownie on a cake stand.
- Place the other brownie on top of the frosting and gently press it to secure it
- Place the final brownie on top and spread frosting again.
- Stick chocolate candies.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache all over the assembled cake. You don't have to use all the ganache and you will end up with leftovers to use on other desserts. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- In this video, I used a brownie mix box to make this cake because I wanted to show you can still make a showstopper dessert when you are short on time and need something quick and convenient. That being said, I have linked to my brownie recipe from scratch in this recipe card too. Both yield delicious results.
- Try mixing add-ins to your brownie batter before baking such as chopped up candy bars, chocolate chips, nuts, Oreos, swirls of peanut butter or Nutella. This adds more decadence to your dessert.
- Don't assemble a warm cake because the heat will cause the icing to melt and create a sticky mess.
- Use a variety flavors and shapes when it comes to the candy decorations for the best possible overall look.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.3mg