Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake
Try this Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake recipe
Try this Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake recipe
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- chocolate frosting
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- cookie dough
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- chocolate ganache
- brownies
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream divided
- 1 cup cocoa (i use hershey's special dark)
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 tbsp water or milk
- 1 1/2 cup butter softened
- two 15.25 oz boxes funfetti dry cake mix
- 4-5 tsp sprinkles
- sprinkles for topping if desired
- Carbohydrate 1618.46246573235 g
- Cholesterol 1496.19092979374 mg
- Fat 1108.95467967313 g
- Fiber 35.1748793478356 g
- Protein 108.744124647006 g
- Saturated Fat 453.462795793059 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (4519g)
- Sodium 230621.365347523 mg
- Sugar 1583.28758638451 g
- Trans Fat 53.7523487843761 g
- Calories 16308 calories
Step-by-step
- Line the bottoms of three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together the oil, sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs and mix until well combined.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the three pans and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Remove brownies from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to cool on wire rack.
- While brownies cool, make cookie dough.
- Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, add one entire box of dry cake mix, plus 1 1/2 cups from a second box of cake mix and mix until combined.
- Add 1 cup flour and mix until combined.
- Add milk and up to an additional 1/3 cup of flour to preferred thickness.
- Stir in sprinkles and chocolate chips. Dough will be thick. Set aside.
- Place half of chocolate chips in a metal bowl.
- Microwave half of the heavy cream until it starts to boil. Remove from microwave and pour over chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl with saran wrap for 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk chocolate and cream until smooth.
- Using one of the same 8 inch cake pans that you baked the brownies in, put parchment paper or saran wrap in the bottom and up the sides of the pan. You will use it to lift the layers out of the pan.
- Place the first brownie into the bottom of the pan.
- Add about 3 tbsp of chocolate ganache on top of the brownie and spread into a thin layer. This will help the cookie dough stick to the brownie.
- Put half of the cookie dough into the pan and spread evenly on top of the brownie.
- Remove the first two layers from the cake pan and place on it's serving dish.
- Repeat steps 5-8 with the second brownie and remaining cookie dough. Then remove from pan.
- Put another 3 tbsp of chocolate ganache on top of the cookie dough layer from the first section of cake and spread thinly.
- Place the second section of cake onto the first.
- Put another 3 tbsp of chocolate ganache on top of the cookie dough layer on top (the fourth layer) and spread thinly.
- Top with remaining brownie. Press sprinkles into sides of cookie dough, if desired.
- Place remaining chocolate chips in a metal bowl.
- Microwave remaining heavy cream until it starts to boil. Remove from microwave and pour over chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl with saran wrap for 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk chocolate and cream until smooth.
- Allow to sit for a few minutes until it just starts to thicken, then pour over the top of the cake.
- Place cake in refrigerator and make the chocolate icing.
- To make the icing, beat the shortening and butter together until smooth.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa and mix until smooth.
- Add water or milk and mix until smooth.
- Remove cake from fridge, and pipe icing onto the top edge of the cake. Top with sprinkles.
A Baker's Tale: The Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake Adventure
Oh my goodness, friends, you will NOT believe the culinary masterpiece I've just created. It's a three-layer extravaganza of pure decadence: a Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake. Yes, you read that right. Brownies, cookie dough, and the joyous burst of Funfetti cake batter all united in one glorious, slightly messy, utterly delicious confection.
This isn't your average layer cake. This is a testament to my love of all things sweet and a little bit chaotic. The idea struck me while I was on a weekend baking spree. My daughter, bless her sweet tooth, was craving brownies, while I craved cookie dough and that sprinkle of funfetti magic. The result? A recipe that's equal parts playful and sophisticated.
The first step was crafting the perfect brownie base. Fudgy, rich, and slightly underbaked—just the way I like them. Three layers of pure chocolatey goodness. Next came the cookie dough, a delightful mix of Funfetti cake mix, butter, and just the right amount of sprinkles. I've learned the key to perfect cookie dough is to not overmix it; you want it to have that slightly chunky texture.
The layers were then carefully assembled. A thin layer of chocolate ganache acts as a delicious glue, binding the brownies and cookie dough together and creating a symphony of flavors and textures. And oh, the chocolate ganache! Rich, smooth, and intensely decadent – the perfect complement to the sweet and slightly salty cookie dough.
Finally, the masterpiece needed a crowning glory: a simple yet elegant chocolate frosting, swirled over the top, and sprinkled generously with even more sprinkles. It's a cake that invites indulgence. It screams "eat me!" from every corner of its deliciously layered form.
This isn't just a recipe; it's an experience. A culinary journey that starts with the rich aroma of baking brownies and ends with the pure satisfaction of sinking your teeth into this heavenly creation. If you are ready for an adventure, if you're brave enough to step outside the realm of regular cakes and enter a land of pure sweet, joyful excess, then you, my friend, need to try this cake.
It's more than just a dessert; it's a celebration. A celebration of baking, of sweet treats, and most importantly, of embracing the happy chaos that makes life so much fun. So grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and prepare for the most delightful baking adventure you've ever experienced. You won't regret it.
Pro tip: Don't be afraid to get creative! Add a layer of fresh berries or a swirl of caramel for an extra touch of deliciousness. Because when it comes to baking, the only limit is your imagination!
