Best 6 Death By Chocolate Layer Brownie Cake Recipes

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Calling all chocolate enthusiasts! Dive into the realm of delectable decadence with the "Death by Chocolate Layer Brownie Cake," a masterpiece that elevates the art of baking to new heights. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this ultimate guide, we'll unveil the secrets behind crafting this masterpiece, ensuring that every layer oozes with rich chocolatey goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a dessert that will steal the show at any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE



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I make this while I'm cleaning the kitchen after dinner--layers of German chocolate cake, toffee candy, and whipped topping.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ⅔ cups milk
¾ cup strong brewed coffee
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee bars, frozen and crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix cake batter according to package directions, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool and crumble. Make pudding, according to package directions, with milk.
  • In a large trifle or other glass serving bowl, place half of the crumbled cake. Pour half of the coffee over the cake, and spread half of the pudding over that. Top with half of the whipped topping, sprinkled with half the crumbled candy bars. Repeat layers in the same order. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 538.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Death by Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Burrheadssis

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 Cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
8 ounces sour cream
1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
12 ounces milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Beat 4 eggs, water, oil,& sour cream until smooth.
  • Add the box of cake mix and pudding stirring until smooth.
  • added chocolate chips, mixing just until blended.
  • Pour into greased bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • I sometimes garnish with powdered sugar when cooled.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE III



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Every time we have a church supper, I have to make this. It's a favorite!

Provided by LaNita

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered English toffee

Steps:

  • Prepare brownies according to package directions. Let cool.
  • Mix pudding according to package directions.
  • In a glass punch bowl, layer in the following order: 1/2 of the brownie, crumbled; 1/2 of the pudding; 1 toffee bar, crushed; 1/2 of the whipped topping.
  • Repeat layers in the same order. Save the last toffee bar to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
  • Refrigerate. Best if made the day before you serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

BEST CHOCOLATE BROWNIE ADAPTED FROM MARCEL DESAULNIERS, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (top-quality), broken in 10 pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (top quality), coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 9x9x2-inch square cake pan. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together onto a sheet of waxed paper. In top of a double boiler melt chocolate and butter over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • In an electric mixer mix eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix on medium for 30 seconds. Add flour mixture and mix on low 10 seconds, then on medium 10 seconds. Add sour cream and mix on medium 5 seconds.
  • Scrape around sides and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula to combine thoroughly. Use spatula to fold in chopped chocolate. Pour batter into cake pan and spread evenly. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow brownies to cool 10 to 15 minutes before cutting with a serrated knife.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE OVERDOSE CAKE



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This cake provides the chocoholic with 4 different layers of chocolate goodness! I know the recipe looks difficult but it's well worth the effort. Bake the brownie and cake layers at the same time. While those are about halfway through the cooling time, start on the mousse. While the assembled cake is chilling, start on the ganache because it needs time to come to room temp.

Provided by ame2sky

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

5/8 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into six pieces
1 1/8 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
7/8 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 cup hot water
7/8 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
1 7/8 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-ounce pieces

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • For the Brownie Base Layer:.
  • Cut parchment paper to fit bottom of a 9-inch springform pan & spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk to combine flour, salt, & baking powder in medium bowl; set aside.
  • In microwave-safe bowl heat butter & chocolate on high for 45 seconds, then stir and heat for 30 seconds more. Stir again, if necessary, repeat in 15-second increments until melted; do not let chocolate burn.
  • When chocolate mixture is smooth gradually whisk in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each until thoroughly combined. Whisk in vanilla. Add flour mixture in two additions, folding with spatula until batter is completely smooth and mixed.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; using a spatula to spread batter evenly and smooth. Bake until toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire rack to room temperature, about 1 hour (do not remove the springform ring).
  • For the Cake Layer:.
  • Line bottom of 9-inch round cake pan with parchment & spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, & hot water in a medium microwave-safe bowl & heat until melted; about 45 seconds. If needed, heat in additional 15 second intervals until melted. (Do not burn) Add 1/4 cup sugar to chocolate mixture and stir until thick and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Combine buttermilk and vanilla in small bowl and set aside.
  • In bowl whisk eggs and yolks on medium-low speed until combined, about 10 seconds. Add remaining sugar, increase speed to high, and whisk until fluffy and lightened in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add cooled chocolate mixture to egg/sugar mixture and mix on medium speed until thoroughly mixed, 30 to 45 seconds, scrape down sides of bowl with spatula as needed. Add softened butter 1T. at a time, mixing about 10 seconds after each addition. Add about 1/3 of flour mixture followed by 1/2 of buttermilk mixture, mixing until incorporated after each addition (about 15 seconds).
  • Repeat using 1/2 of remaining flour mixture & all of remaining buttermilk mixture (batter may appear separated). Scrape down sides of bowl & add remaining flour mixture; mix at medium-low speed until batter is thoroughly combined, about 15 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer & fold batter once or twice with spatula to incorporate any remaining flour. Pour into prepared pan & smooth.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 30 - 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack and cool completely.
  • Chocolate Mousse Filling:.
  • Place stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer or fridge.
  • Chop the chocolate and place in medium bowl. Heat 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in microwave-safe cup until it begins to boil. Pour hot cream into bowl with chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Once chocolate mixture is cooled, place remaining heavy cream(1 1/4 cup plus 2 T) and sugar in the well-chilled bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a well-chilled whisk attachment. Whisk on high until stiff peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer.
  • Gently fold in chocolate mixture with the whipped cream mixture.
  • Ganache:.
  • Heat the heavy cream and the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring to a boil.
  • Place the chopped semisweet chocolate in a 3-quart stainless steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Ganache should be brought to room temperature (about 40 minutes). There will be ganache left-over after icing cake. You could chill about 1 cup to use for additional decorating if desired.
  • To Assemble:.
  • Spread mousse over top of the brownie base evenly. Use an offset spatula or bench scraper to smooth the top.
  • Place cake round over mousse, pressing down lightly. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Remove springform ring and parchment collar. Use a spatula to smooth the room temperature ganache over the cake top and sides, covering evenly.
  • Decorate with chocolate shavings on the sides if desired and with the additional chilled ganache if desired.

ULTIMATE DEATH BY CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chocolate Cake Mix (any chocolate flavor)
Brownie Mix (13×9 Family Size)
2 cans of chocolate frosting (any chocolate flavor - dark, milk, fudge...etc)
5 eggs (for the cake and brownie mix)
Veg oil (for the mixes)
One 12oz package of Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Two (or three) 8″ round pans

Steps:

  • Make the Cake & the Brownie: 1. Make the chocolate cake according to the box. Pour batter evenly into two lightly greased 8″ round pans and bake at 350 degrees for 32-37 minutes. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a plate to cool completely. 2. Make the brownie mix according to the package. Pour entire brownie batter into one (1) lightly greased 8″ round pan. Make sure the brownie pan is the same size as the cake pans that you used! Bake the brownie at 350 degrees for 25-27 minutes. Watch the brownies carefully as not to overcook them but make sure they aren't completely doughy in the center.Cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a plate to cool completely. I found it was easiest to remove the brownie carefully using a wide spatula underneath. Assemble the Cake: 3. Pick the plate you want the cake to be displayed on and start with one (1) cake layer. Frost the top of the cake layer with about 1/3 of one of the frosting containers. Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on that layer. (Note: Any chopped up candy - Reese's, M&Ms, Heath Bits etc can be substituted for the chocolate chips to add another flavor!) Carefully place the brownie layer on top of the cake layer. cake assemble Ultimate Death by Chocolate Brownie Cake 4. Frost the top of the brownie layer with about 1/3 of one of the frosting containers. Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on that layer. Carefully place the 2nd cake layer on top of the brownie layer. Carefully frost the top of the cake with the remaining 1/3 of the frosting container. 5. Spread the entire 2nd container of frosting on the sides and top of the cake. BEFORE THE FROSTING SETS, you need to apply the chocolate chips to the outside. Take a handful of chocolate chips at a time and firmly press against the side of the cake until most of the chips stick. Some chips will fall to the plate and you will use those to fill in the holes. cake chips Ultimate Death by Chocolate Brownie Cake 6. Repeat this process around the entire cake. Take the fallen chips and the chips that you have left and fill in the holes and sprinkle on top. 7. That's it! You will be the hit of the birthday, holiday or occasion!! Enjoy! Look at the inside brownie layer!!! To Die For!!!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting. You can use a variety of different frostings to top your cake, such as chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or cream cheese frosting.

Conclusion:

Death by chocolate layer brownie cake is the ultimate chocolate lover's dessert. It's rich, decadent, and incredibly delicious. With its layers of chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Follow these tips to make the best death by chocolate layer brownie cake you've ever tasted.

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