Chocolate Brownie Cake is one of the easiest chocolate cakes I have ever made, but also one of the most delectable! I bake it for every occasion, including holidays. Be sure to check out more of my Cake Recipes, too!
Chocolate Brownie Cake
Since when does a cake have to be completely homemade for it to be something to brag about? Yes, this cake is made with both a boxed brownie mix and a boxed cake mix, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this cake is anything but decadent. It is one of my most popular cakes for a reason.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake: Look for a box of chocolate cake mix. However, do not follow the box instructions; you will just use the mix.
Brownie Mix: As with the cake mix, you will only use the dry brownie mix in this recipe.
Ganache: This recipe makes plenty of ganache, so you may have a little left over. But, don’t let it go to waste; drizzle some over a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat. I love the semi-sweet chocolate ganache but if you prefer milk chocolate, feel free to substitute.
How to Transport Cake
This is a great cake to make and bring along to share. Here are some tips to consider when transporting:
- Chill your cake before transport. I will place mine in the refrigerator overnight or in the freezer for a few hours before it goes in the car. A firm cake slides less and can handle more bumps and turns than a freshly baked cake does.
- Use a cake carrier. Just plan ahead if this is your chosen method of transport, as there is a certain height the cake needs to be to fit in the box. I have run into an issue with just a 2-layer cake that has piped dollops on top getting squished in a cake carrier. You can find extra tall cake carriers online if you know you love piping and decorating!
- Try a box for your cake, especially for long trips. My tips for that are to make sure the box is big enough, the box is lined with a shelf liner, and don’t forget about under the box! A great trick for that is a yoga mat right under the box.
- My favorite trick is to set the cake inside a springform pan. This works best for cakes that are on plates or platters. I get my 12-inch round springform pan, set the cake inside, and then set the springform pan on a shelf liner on a flat surface in my vehicle. (Usually, the back or the floor since seats are too curved). When you arrive at the event you simply carry in the springform pan then remove the outer edge! This has worked brilliantly more times than I can count.
Quick note: Cakes travel best in a cool environment, so bundle up extra if it’s a long car ride. If your interior temperature is too warm, the frosting could melt and slide down the cake. You can also place ice packs around the base of a box if you chose the box method.
How to Store Chocolate Brownie Cake
Cakes that are topped with ganache can be stored in a few different ways. It will last at room temperature for up to two days. Or, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. And finally, if you want to save the cake for an extended time, it can be frozen for up to a month.
More Chocolate Cakes
Chocolate Brownie Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups water, room temperature
- 1 cup (218 g) vegetable oil
Ganache
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 bag (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch Bundt Pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To a large bowl, add cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, and oil. Whisk for 2 minutes, or until lumps are mostly gone.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few crumbs, but no wet batter.
- When done baking, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for up to 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the cake out onto a cooling rack and cool for about 30 more minutes.
Ganache
- To a microwave-safe bowl, add whipping cream. Heat for 45 seconds to a minute, or until the cream is simmering.
- Carefully pour the chocolate chips into the boiling cream.
- Let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the chocolate and cream until shiny and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour over cooled cake and serve.
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Can this be made in a 9×13 if so what would be the baking time thank you!
I made it, but my cake didn’t look nearly as nice as the one in the photo. I think next time I will use half the measurements on the ganache. I followed the recipe and it made too much. Didn’t know what to do with it all so I poured it all
on the cake. It was way too much. Next tome I will use milk chocolate morsels. Semi-sweet was way to rich for me.
I’ve had the cake part recipe of this for a couple years now and made it many times. It has always been received with great popularity. My recipe calls for melting a half container of ready made frosting to pour over the cake to frost. It’s good that way and quick, but ganash! Oh, how I wish I had thought of that!! Yummo!! That will be what I use next time for sure! That will make a good cake into a great cake!
My cake came out as soup on my cake be plate. So bad.
Sounds like it needed to bake more. 🙂
Was your oven the right temperature? Check with an oven thermometer. I once had an oven that only heated to 325 even tho I set it to 350.
This looks yummy! I’ve had problems with cake mix recipes because of the weight differences in the box, as the amounts vary from 15-18 ounces. What size box do you recommend for this recipe, for both the cake and brownie, or does it matter in this recipe? Thanks!
I make a three layer then make the chocolate frosting on the back of Hershey coco box.I put the frosting inbetween the layers.Then make the ganach e let it cool and beat it.Spread it on the top and side’s.It’s even better!!!!
Sounds great!! I’m going to try it! My mouth is watering already.
Boxed brownie mixes come in two sizes – those that only make an 8×8 on and those that bake in 9×13 pan. Which brownie box mix to use?
I made this today. Awesome. Will add bourbon for flavoring next time. But a great cake.I will only make 1/2 the ganache as well, thanks for the great recipe.
Cake was very dry.
LOVE the frosting!
Try baking for less time next time, it should be perfect. 🙂