For an even richer flavor, consider using espresso powder in the dark chocolate ganache. To prevent the cakes from sticking, make sure to grease the pans thoroughly and use parchment paper liners. If you don't have cake pans, you can bake the batter in a 9x13 inch pan for a sheet cake version. Adjust baking time accordingly. The ganache can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just bring it to room temperature and whip it before using.
Ghirardelli Ombre Brownie Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS19
A stunning chocolate confection that's as delicious as it is beautiful! Layers of rich, dark chocolate brownie cake are luxuriously filled with a gradient of decadent chocolate ganache, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your senses and impress your guests.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate69 g
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Cholesterol57 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium251 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Fat35 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, blend together the vegetable oil, water, and eggs until well combined. Gradually stir in the brownie mix until just moistened, being careful not to overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
03
Step
40 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 38-40 minutes. (Bake time: 38-40 minutes)
04
Step
30 mins
Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing them. (Cooling time: 30 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the ganache. Place each type of chocolate chips (bittersweet, milk, and white) into separate heatproof bowls. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
06
Step
3 mins
Heat the heavy whipping cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it just begins to boil. (Prep time: 2-3 minutes)
07
Step
10 mins
Immediately pour 3/4 cup of the hot cream over each type of chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute to soften the chocolate, then stir until smooth and melted. Stir 1/4 cup of light corn syrup into each bowl of ganache until it is shiny and well combined. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
08
Step
2 hrs 5 mins
Let the ganaches cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until they have thickened slightly. Then, using an electric mixer, whip each ganache until light and fluffy. (Cooling time: 2 hours; Whipping time: 5 minutes)
09
Step
15 mins
Once the brownie cake layers are completely cool, carefully stack them on a serving plate. Spread the bittersweet chocolate ganache evenly over the first layer, followed by the milk chocolate ganache on the second layer, and finally the white chocolate ganache on the top layer. (Assembly time: 15 minutes)
10
Step
30 mins
Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ganache to set. Serve chilled and enjoy! (Chilling time: 30 minutes)
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Winona Bashirian
Jun 23, 2025The ganache layers were so decadent and creamy. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate.
Eleonore Altenwerth
Jun 22, 2025A little time-consuming, but totally worth the effort! My family loved it.
Winifred Balistreri
Jun 4, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly. The ombre effect was stunning!
Antwan Johnson
May 15, 2025This cake was a showstopper! Everyone raved about the flavor and how beautiful it looked.