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Brownie Refrigerator Cake

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A rich, no-bake brownie refrigerator cake layered with whipped cream and chocolate ganache. Perfect for summer or make-ahead desserts.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
0 mins
Total time
4 hours
Yield
1 9-inch pan or 8 servings

Ingredients

Fudgy brownies (homemade or store-bought)

Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Chocolate ganache (melted chips + cream)

Optional: cream cheese, crushed cookies, peanut butter, berries

Instructions

  1. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a glass dish.
  2. Add a layer of brownie slices.
  3. Spread more whipped cream evenly on top.
  4. Drizzle chocolate ganache generously.
  5. Repeat layers until dish is full, ending with cream on top.
  6. Chill in fridge at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Slice with hot knife and serve cold.

Notes

Add berries or nuts for texture.

Avoid freezing as cream may separate.

Perfect for layering in jars for individual servings.

Nutrition

Calories
420
Fat
27g
Saturated fat
14g
Sugar
24g
Sodium
160mg
Protein
4g
Carbohydrates
42g
Fiber
2g