Description
Dive into a rich and satisfying dessert that blends a fudgy brownie base with a silky chocolate mousse and a light whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder optional
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line pan.
- Mix butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients separately.
- Fold dry into wet and add chocolate chips.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes and cool.
- Whip cream and add sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in melted chocolate.
- Spread mousse and chill.
- Whip topping to stiff peaks.
- Spread topping evenly.
- Add chocolate garnish.
- Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for make-ahead treats.
- Substitute crushed nuts with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brownie Refrigerator Cake, Dessert, Chocolate Cake, Make-Ahead Dessert