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Chocolate Strawberry Brownie Layered Cake Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 cake
Author: Public Lives, Secret Recipes

Ingredients

  • for the cake:
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • heaping ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • heaping ½ cup all purpose flour
  • pinch of baking powder
  • for the frosting:
  • 6 large strawberries, cut tops off & scoop out inside
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • for the ganache:
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray baking pan with baking spray.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Pour mixture into 4 Wilton 5 layer cake trays. Place brownies in oven for 14 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • While brownies are baking, in separate mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Mix together until smooth using electric mixer. Place in freezer for 1 hour.
  • Assemble the first layer of brownie cake on cake stand. Using offset spatula, spread first layer of frosting onto cake. Repeat until all layers of cake are used & covered. Place in fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Cover the outside & top of cake with remaining frosting. Place in fridge for 1 hour.
  • In small bowl heat whipping cream in microwave for 1½ minutes. Stir in the chocolate chips with the spoon until smooth & thick. Drizzle over cake. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

Supplies
  • Wilton 5 Layer Caking Trays
  • Baking Spray
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cake Stand
  • Offset Spatula
  • Small Bowl
  • Spoon