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Brownie Refrigerator Cake Easy Step by Step Guide: No-Bake Chocolate Heaven
Jessica

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Layered no-bake dessert with fudgy brownie base, tangy cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for hot days and chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix (18-20 oz) plus eggs, oil, water per package
  • 1 large egg additional, for cakier texture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 containers (8 oz each) whipped topping thawed
  • 1 package (3 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3.5 cups cold whole milk cold is crucial
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • chocolate shavings or chips for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch glass baking dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven per brownie mix directions. Prepare brownie mix with package ingredients plus 1 additional egg. Bake in greased 9x13 pan until set. Cool completely in pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in 1 container whipped topping into cream cheese mixture, preserving air bubbles. Spread evenly over cooled brownie base.
  4. In separate bowl, whisk both pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken further.
  5. Pour chocolate pudding mixture over cream cheese layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set slightly.
  6. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Top with chocolate shavings or drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  7. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or preferably overnight before slicing. Cut with hot knife for clean edges.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies cool completely before layering to prevent soggy texture
  • Use cold milk for pudding to achieve proper thickness
  • Fold whipped topping gently to maintain volume
  • Refrigerate overnight for best flavor melding and clean slices
  • Store covered in fridge for up to 4-5 days