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Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Irresistible Brownie Refrigerator Cake Perfect for Any Gathering

This Brownie Refrigerator Cake is a no-bake dessert with layered fudgy brownies and creamy pudding, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Opt for a gluten-free mix
Creamy Layers
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Mix Chocolate or Vanilla, can use flavored options like butterscotch
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Choose a dairy-free version for a non-dairy dessert
Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce For drizzling
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries
  • 1 tsp Espresso Powder Optional for deepening chocolate notes
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Pecans, Almonds, or Hazelnuts; can substitute with toasted seeds

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package instructions. Prepare the brownie mix and pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled brownies evenly.
  3. Whisk together the instant pudding mix with milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Gently pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
  4. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer, smoothing it out for a fluffy top layer.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  6. Remove from refrigerator, cut into squares, drizzled with salted caramel sauce, and garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let brownies cool completely before adding layers. Ensure whipped topping is at room temperature for easy spreading. Chilling is crucial for flavor melding and slicing consistency.

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