Description
A fudgy brownie base meets a tangy cream cheese filling in this cool, sliceable Decadent Brownie Refrigerator Cake. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or casual indulgence, this chilled dessert is rich, creamy, and layered to perfection.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings or chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and stir in sugar until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just mixed. Spread into the pan.
4. Bake for 20–23 minutes. Cool completely.
5. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently.
8. Spread filling over cooled brownie layer.
9. Top with chocolate shavings or chips if using.
10. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
11. Lift out using parchment, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
Don’t overbake the brownie—slightly underdone is ideal for the refrigerator setting.
Chill overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor development.
Use full-fat cream cheese and cold whipping cream for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Combo
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg