Chocolate Brownie Cake is a dream for chocolate lovers. This fudgy brownie cake is topped with chocolate ganache for a delectable dessert.
Everyone will be so impressed with this moist and delicious cake recipe. It is literally a chocolate lovers dream come true, and it is super easy to make.
If you love Chocolate Cake and brownies, this is a must try dessert. It’s great for Father’s Day Desserts along with Guinness Cupcakes, Chocolate Icebox Cake and Brownie Truffles. If you need a delicious frosting, try Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Chocolate cake mix is combined with fudge brownie mix for an incredible dessert. This results in a rich and luscious cake that is absolutely amazing.
The chocolate glaze on top is so decadent and looks pretty too.
For more brownie flavor, try Brownie Pie Recipe, Edible Brownie Batter and Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe. If you need a keto treat, try Keto Brownie Bites.
The kids also love Whoopie Pie Recipe and Chocolate Pound Cake.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- Chocolate Cake Mix. Use any brand you prefer.
- Fudge Brownie Mix. Just a regular brownie mix but any brand is fine.
- Eggs. Large eggs.
- Chocolate Chips. You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
Ganache Topping
- Heavy Whipping Cream. This gives the ganache a rich and creamy taste and texture.
- Chocolate Chips. Use good quality chocolate.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Chocolate Chips. Substitute the chocolate chips in the cake for other variations. Other ideas include semi sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate, mint chocolate chips or butterscotch.
- Toppings. Add sprinkles on top for a festive touch during special occasions. This is perfect to add for birthdays, holidays and more.
- Box Mix. Use your favorite brand of cake mix and brownie mix. Feel free to use store brand or your favorite brand of choice.
How to Make Chocolate Brownie Cake
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a bundt pan. I used a 12 cup bundt pan. This is better than only using cooking spray.
- Step 2. Combine the brownie mix and box of chocolate cake mix. In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil until combined with an electric mixer or stand mixer. Then fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Step 3. Pour the batter into the bundt cake pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the rack to cool completely.
Step 4. Place the heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 2-3 minutes until the cream is hot but not boiling. Add the chocolate chips into the heavy whipping cream. Cover with a plate and allow the mixture to sit for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5. Then whisk the mixture until smooth and combined.
Step 6. Pour the ganache topping over the cake.
Step 7. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
How to Serve
- Vanilla Ice Cream. Top with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream. It pairs perfectly with the chocolate frosting.
- Whipped Cream. Dollop whipped cream on top of each slice when serving. This homemade whipped cream is so easy and very rich.
Storage
Refrigerator
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. See How Long Does Cake Last in the Fridge.
Freezer
You can freeze this cake once it has completely cooled. Wrap in plastic wrap and place the cake inside a freezer container. Freeze up to one month.
Allow to thaw at room temperature when ready to serve. The ganache may not look as pretty once frozen but it will taste great.
Pro Tips
- Ganache Topping. Do not let the heavy whipping cream boil or get too warm when making the ganache.
- Make clean up easier. Place the cake on a wire rack with a lined baking sheet underneath when pouring the glaze. The lined pan will catch the drips and help make clean up easier.
- Easily remove the cake. Make it easier to remove the cake from the pan by placing a cooling rack on top of the pan. Then flip it over to remove the cake from the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not have a bundt pan, you can use a regular cake pan. However, the cooking time will vary based on what type of pan you use.
Chocolate frosting is a tasty substitute for the ganache if you want to substitute it.
Cake mix contains more leavening agent than brownie mix. The leavening agent in cake mix makes it rise and the texture is fluffy. Whereas a brownie mix is denser and has a different texture.
More Easy Chocolate Cake Recipes
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
- German Chocolate Dump Cake
- Chocolate Depression Cake
- Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
- Guinness Chocolate Cake
I’m excited for you to try this Chocolate Brownie Cake recipe. Make it today and then leave a star review and comment.
Chocolate Brownie Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix 15.25 ounces
- 1 Box Fudge Brownie Mix 18.3 ounces
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips
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Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour a bundt pan (12 cup bundt pan).
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil until combined.
- Gently stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the rack to cool completely.
For the Ganache Topping:
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 2-3 minutes until the cream is hot but not boiling. Watch it closely so that it doesn’t get too warm and over boil.
- Add the chocolate chips into the heavy whipping cream. Cover with a plate and allow the mixture to sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Then stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and combined.
- Pour the ganache topping over the cooked cake.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
