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Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Irresistibly Rich Brownie Refrigerator Cake for Sweet Cravings

Indulge in this stunning Brownie Refrigerator Cake, a delightful no-bake dessert that harmonizes rich chocolate, cream cheese, and fluffy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Swap for homemade if preferred
  • 1 large Extra-Large Egg
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened Consider low-fat for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Pudding Layer
  • 3 ounces Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Essential for flavor
  • 3 ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Balances richness
  • 3.5 cups Cold Milk Whole milk for extra creaminess if desired
For the Topping
  • 2 containers Cool Whip Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed Substitute with homemade if preferred
  • Hershey Candy Bar or Chocolate Syrup For garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper. Mix the brownie mix with the egg.
  2. Pour the batter into the lined pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in one container of Cool Whip.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled brownies evenly.
  5. In another bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix with cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Pour the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
  7. Spread the second container of Cool Whip over the pudding, smoothing it out evenly.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Garnish with chocolate shavings or syrup before serving and cut neat slices with a hot knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the dessert to chill overnight. Customize with crushed Oreos or peanut butter swirls.

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