I'm talking homemade from scratch cakes, that are fluffy and have whipped creamy frosting. Not fancy cakes with fondant or anything like that. Just cakes you can make from your pantry. Yeah, those cakes.
The original recipe for this cake is a three-layer cake. Mine is a two layer due to my mix-and-match cake pans. If this had been a three-layer cake, I don't know if anyone could eat a piece by themselves. It's ridiculously thick and decadent and full of sugary goodness. It should be required that you enjoy this cake with a glass (or four) of milk. Mine did not come out as pretty as the original recipe, but I'm still new to cake baking. I don't think I've actually made a layer cake. I've made just single layer cakes, which are still great, but don't have the aesthetic appeal layer cakes have. This cake is for celebrating. A big 'ol slice of this cake is going to work tomorrow for a co-worker's birthday. What's a better way to say happy birthday and thanks for being awesome than a nice slice of holy-chocolatey-sugary-happiness? Layers of chocolate brownie, funfetti cookie dough and chocolate ganache sounds like a great birthday gift to me.
Funfetti Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake
adapted from Live, Love & Sugar
For the brownies:
1.5 cups vegetable oil
3 cups sugar
3 tsp. vanilla extract
6 eggs
1.5 cups flour
1 cup cocoa powder
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
For the cookie dough:
1.5 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1.5 tsp. vanilla extract
2 (15.25 oz) boxes funfetti cake mix
1 and 1/3 cups flour
5-6 tbsp. milk
a small handful of chocolate and white chocolate chips
For the ganache:
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
Chocolate frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp. milk
sprinkles for topping
1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans, by either lining with parchment paper and greasing the sides or using a baker's non-stick spray.
2. For the brownies, mix together the oil, sugar, a vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well until combined.
3. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Divide evenly between cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a couple of crumbs on it.
4. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
5. Make the ganache by placing half of the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Heat half of the heavy cream in the microwave until boiling (about 1 minute) and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and combined.
6. For the cookie dough, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add in one box of funfetti cake mix and one and a half cups of mix from the second box. Mix until well combined.
7. Add in one cup of flour and mix. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time until you get a good consistency that is thick, but spreadable.
8. Stir in chocolate chips and extra sprinkles if desired.
9. To assemble the layers, spread 3-4 tablespoons of ganache over the top of one of the brownie cakes. Top with a very thick layer of the cookie dough. Top the cookie dough with another layer of 3-4 tablespoons of ganache. Place second brownie cake on top.
10. Heat the remaining half cup of heavy cream in the microwave until boiling and pour over remaining chocolate chips. Let sit, then whisk. Let it sit for another 3-4 minutes and then pour over the top of the cake spreading out and allowing to drip down the sides.
11. For the frosting, beat the butter and shortening until combined. With the mixer on low, add in the powdered sugar in half-cups at a time. Add in the cocoa and mix until combined. Add the milk and beat until smooth and fluffy. Pipe onto cake as desired and top with sprinkles.
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| Yep, I broke one of the brownie cakes, but it magically healed itself while cooling |
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