Triple Layer Brownie Cake

12 ingredients
5 steps

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

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 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 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.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
  5. 5
    Store in refrigerator.

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