Triple Layer Brownie Cake

Name: Triple Layer Brownie Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 1 cake, 16-20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (8 ounce) packages semisweet baking chocolate; 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar (optional); 2 (1 5/8 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy bars, shaved

Submitted by Courtly

""This cake is a sure way to satisfy true chocolate lovers and is perfect for any occasion." By Barbara Dean. From Taste of Home. Cooking time is chilling time."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 cake
Serves:: 16-20

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 (8 ounce) packages semisweet baking chocolate
3 cups heavy whipping cream
¹⁄₂ cup sugar (optional)
2 (1 5/8 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy bars, shaved

directions

In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt; mix well. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
Bake at 350°F 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.
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 heat; transfer to a mixing bowl. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency, stirring a few times. Beat until soft peaks form. Immediately spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
Store in refrigerator.

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Reviews

This is the cake I make for people I love. I make it for birthdays and graduation partys. It's easier to cut if it's been refriderated overnight. I cut it ahead of time because it's a mess to cut and it's just easier. It's an amazing cake

Stacia in MI
This cake is going to end up making me fat. I made it for my husband's birthday and it was a big hit. Warning: it is rich and addictive.

greengirl347
This is absolutely the most scrumptious cake EVER! I love, love, love it and it got raves, raves, and more raves from my guests.

wife2abadge
I brought this cake to work and all of my coworkers thought I stopped at a bakery. It is VERY rich and VERY delicious! Several people who've known me for more than 15 years said it's the best cake I've ever made (and I bake ALOT). It takes a while, but it's easy to make.

Michelle T.