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Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Irresistibly Creamy Brownie Refrigerator Cake for Easy Entertaining

This Brownie Refrigerator Cake is a delightful layered dessert with a chewy brownie base, rich cream cheese layer, and silky pudding filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix or homemade brownies
  • 1 large Egg extra-large for denser texture
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened, full-fat or light
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness and smoothness
Pudding Layers
  • 3 ounces Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix can mix in espresso powder
  • 3 ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix balances chocolate flavor
  • 3.5 cups Cold Milk to thicken the pudding
Topping
  • 2 containers Cool Whip Frozen Whipped Topping thawed or use homemade whipped cream
  • Hershey candy bar or chocolate syrup for garnishing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Brownie Base Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to package directions, adding an extra-large egg. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer Preparation
  1. Combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes, then fold in one container of Cool Whip and spread over the cooled brownie base.
Pudding Layer Preparation
  1. Whisk together instant chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes with cold milk in another bowl for about 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
Topping Application
  1. Spread the second container of Cool Whip over the pudding layer and smooth it out with a spatula. Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed candy bars.
Chilling Time
  1. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Serving
  1. Remove the cake from the fridge and slice with a hot, sharp knife. Garnish with chocolate syrup or fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Use the right tools for smooth layers.

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