15-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
No-bake chocolate layer cake made with brownie mix and whipped cream frosting. Assemble in minutes and slice for an impressive dessert that looks homemade.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 box (plus oil and water per package) brownie mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix brownie batter per box instructions; divide in half between two 6-inch cake pans or small bowls lined with parchment.
- 2
Microwave each half 2 minutes until set but still moist. Cool for 3 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- 3
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Layer: place one cake layer on a plate, spread half the frosting on top, add second layer, spread remaining frosting on top and sides.
- 5
Scatter chocolate shavings over top if desired. Chill 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- two 6-inch cake pans or small bowls
- parchment paper
- microwave
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- offset spatula or butter knife
- serving plate
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