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Homemade brownie refrigerator cake slice showing chocolate brownie layers with creamy pudding and whipped cream. No-bake layered dessert recipe with chocolate shavings and distinct refrigerator cake layers.

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

5 from 2 votes
Stunning layered brownie refrigerator cake with chocolate pudding and whipped cream that requires no baking. This make-ahead dessert feeds crowds perfectly and gets better overnight in the fridge.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix 18.3 oz family size
  • ingredients for brownie mix As called for on box
  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 3.9 oz each
  • 3 cups cold milk For pudding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For pudding
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream For whipped layer
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar For whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For whipped cream
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin Optional for stability
  • 1 cup chocolate shavings For garnish
  • additional whipped cream For piping decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch clear glass dish Shows off beautiful layers
  • Electric mixer For whipped cream
  • Large mixing bowls For pudding and cream
  • Rubber spatula For gentle layering
  • Wire whisk For smooth pudding

Method
 

  1. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, garnish with chocolate shavings before serving
  2. Pudding - Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk and vanilla until thick
  3. Whip - Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form
  4. Layer - Alternate brownie pieces, pudding, and whipped cream in glass dish
  5. Chill - Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, garnish with chocolate shavings before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.