Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

Making desserts ahead of time helps with portion control and reduces last-minute stress. The refrigeration time allows flavors to meld beautifully while keeping portions defined and satisfying.

August 24, 2025

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher

Brownie Refrigerator Cake layers fudgy homemade brownies with silky whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an irresistible make-ahead treat.

Course: Dessert

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

1 pack brownie mix

½ cup water

0.3 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 cup heavy whipping cream

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup chocolate shavings


Directions

1.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking pan as per the brownie mix instructions.

2.

Mix the brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, and egg in a bowl until smooth and evenly combined.

3.

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

4.

Let the brownies cool completely before proceeding with the next steps. Meanwhile, prepare the whipped cream.

5.

In a bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

6.

Carefully spread the whipped cream over the cooled brownie layer evenly using a spatula.

7.

Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the whipped cream layer as desired for garnish.

8.

Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

1

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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