Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe

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

Triple Layer Brownie Cake Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

MAKES: 16-20 servings

Ingredients
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    1-1/2 cups butter
    6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
    3 cups sugar
    5 large 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
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
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1 piece: 489 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.


Courtesy: Taste of Home