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Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining rich brownie layers with creamy cookie dough and smooth ganache, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (Hershey’s Special Dark preferred)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 boxes (15.25 oz each) funfetti dry cake mix (heat treated)
  • 1 1/3 cups flour (heat treated)
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk
  • 4–5 teaspoons sprinkles
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon water or milk
  • Sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottoms of three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture until fully combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and spread it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. For the cookie dough layer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add one box of dry cake mix, followed by 1 1/2 cups from the second box, mixing until combined. Stir in 1 cup of flour until mixed. Add milk and more flour until the dough reaches your preferred thickness. Fold in sprinkles and chocolate chips, then set aside.
  5. For the ganache, place half the chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat half the heavy cream in the microwave until boiling, pour over the chocolate chips, and let sit covered for 5-7 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Place one brownie layer in an 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Spread 3 tablespoons of ganache on top and add half the cookie dough, spreading it evenly. Repeat with the second brownie layer and remaining cookie dough. Top with another 3 tablespoons of ganache and add the final brownie layer on top.
  7. For the final ganache, repeat the previous steps with the remaining chocolate chips and cream. Pour the ganache over the top of the assembled cake and refrigerate while preparing the frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, mixing until smooth. Add water or milk as needed for consistency. Once the cake is set, pipe the frosting around the top edge and add sprinkles for decoration.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for about a week. Allow cake to come to room temperature before serving.

  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: cake, brownie, cookie dough, dessert, festive, chocolate

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/cookie-dough-brownie-layer-cake/