This Chocolate Brownie Cake is the best of both worlds — a moist chocolate cake and a rich fudge brownie. And with a smooth chocolate ganache on top, it’s an indulgent dessert, one suitable for special occasions or simply when you want something extra decadent. This cake — made with just a few ingredients, not to mention a few simple steps — is sure to impress with its beautiful ganache finish and rich chocolate flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Chocolate Lover’s Dream: A chocolate cake mix plus a brownie mix comes together in this ultra-rich cake, which has a brownie-like texture that’s fudgy, moist and filled with chocolate goodness.
Simple But Stunning: By starting with boxed mixes, you can whip up this decadent dessert with minimal labor but a homemade taste and presentation.
Ganache Finish: The smooth, glossy ganache gives a lovely, professional look, plus another layer of chocolatey deliciousness.
Great For Any Occasion: Perfect for holidays, birthdays, potlucks, and any gathering that you need an all-star dessert.
Key Ingredients
Chocolate Cake & Brownie Mix: This combination of mixes provides the texture to the cake. Use any brand of chocolate cake and fudge brownie mix, but for richer chocolate flavor, higher-end brands.
Eggs: The eggs hold the ingredients together and create a moist, tender crumb. This recipe works best with large eggs.
Heavy Whipping Cream: This is essential for a rich ganache. Heavy cream yields a luscious, shiny ganache that firms up only slightly on cooling for a glossy, gorgeous finish.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels: Semi-sweet chocolate has a more balanced sweetness that’s ideal for ganache, producing richness without too much sweetness.
