How to Make Ghirardelli Ombre Brownie Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Ghirardelli Ombre Brownie Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines the best of both worlds - brownies and cake. With layers of rich, fudgy brownie and velvety chocolate cake, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Topped with a luscious ganache, this ombre brownie cake is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it the perfect standout dessert for any special occasion or holiday celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 (20 ounce) boxes Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
  • 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 3-layer 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Blend oil, water, and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir in brownie mix until moistened. Divide batter evenly into the 3 prepared pans.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 38 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes completely before removing from pans.
  • For ganache: Place each type of chocolate chips into separate bowls.
  • Heat cream in the microwave at 30 seconds intervals until it just boils. Immediately pour 3/4 cup cream over each type of chocolate chips; stir until chocolate melts. Add 1/4 cup corn syrup to each; stir until shiny.
  • Let cool 2 hours before whipping with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stack cooled brownie cake layers on a plate, spreading a different variety of ganache between each layer. Serve chilled.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 251mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 27mg