Triple Layer Brownie Cake

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 489 calories, 33 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups butter
• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
• 8 oz. milk chocolate chips
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 t. Vanilla
• 1/2 cup sugar, optional
• 2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), shaved

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt.

Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

For frosting, melt chocolate in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in cream and sugar if desired, until well blended. Heat to a gentle boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency, stirring a few times.

Beat until soft peaks form. Immediately spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Store in the refrigerator.