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Ultimate No-Bake Brownie Refrigerator Cake with Cream Cheese and Chocolate Pudding Layers

A square slice of layered brownie refrigerator cake with cream filling and chocolate drizzle.
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Make this decadent Brownie Refrigerator Cake for an easy, make-ahead dessert. It features rich, fudgy brownie layers alternating with creamy chocolate pudding and a tangy cream cheese filling, all set perfectly in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (18.25 ounce) box fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box for baking)
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package directions using a 9×13 inch pan. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
  2. Once cool, cut the brownies into uniform squares or rectangles that will fit snugly in the bottom of your serving dish (a 9×13 inch dish works well for layering). Set aside.
  3. Prepare the chocolate pudding: Whisk the cold milk and instant chocolate pudding mix together in a bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  5. Assemble the cake: Place a single layer of the cooled brownie pieces in the bottom of your serving dish, fitting them tightly together.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first brownie layer.
  7. Spoon the prepared chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer and spread gently.
  8. Top the pudding layer with the remaining half of the whipped topping.
  9. Arrange the remaining brownie pieces on top of the whipped topping layer.
  10. Drizzle the top evenly with chocolate syrup.
  11. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set firmly.
  12. When ready to serve, cut into squares and serve cold. This is a perfect potluck chocolate dessert.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought fudgy brownies to save time when assembling this no oven chocolate cake.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream and whip it yourself instead of using frozen whipped topping.
  • If you want a more decadent chocolate dessert, use a chocolate ganache instead of chocolate syrup for the topping.

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