Best 5 Brownie Nut Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Brownie Nut Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary cake boasts a moist and fudgy brownie base generously adorned with chopped walnuts, offering a delightful textural contrast in every bite. The crowning glory is the velvety chocolate cream cheese frosting, a luscious blend of smooth cream cheese, rich cocoa, and a hint of vanilla, creating an irresistible topping that complements the brownie base perfectly. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with this exceptional recipe that promises to elevate any occasion, whether it's a festive celebration or a cozy gathering with loved ones.

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CHOCOLATE FUDGE 'BOX' BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Fudge 'Box' Brownie Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brownie mix, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box brownie mix, prepared according to package instructions
24 oz cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Prepare the brownie batter and pour into greased springform pan.
  • Bake until set, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sugar until incorporated. Add beaten eggs and vanilla, and beat again until smooth.
  • Remove brownies and lower oven temperature to 325˚F (165˚C).
  • Pour cheesecake batter over brownie bottom, and bake for 50 minutes until set and slightly jiggly.
  • Remove cheesecake and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat or microwave whipping cream to just before boiling and pour over chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Allow the ganache to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer cheesecake to a baking pan with a wire rack. In a circular motion starting from the inside out, pour the ganache glaze over the cheesecake making sure to cover all sides.
  • Allow ganache to cool and set for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 944 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 60 grams

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE CAKE



Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownie Cake image

This is a cake that is a family favorite. I got it from a Gold Medal Winning State Fair Cakes cookbook.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup water
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake, heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom and side of 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
  • Heat water, butter, shortening and cocoa in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth; remove from heat.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
  • Beat in cocoa mixture with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth.
  • Beat in sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour into pans.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • For cream cheese filling, beat butter and cream cheese in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy.
  • Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla on low speed until smooth.
  • When cake is cooled completely, fill layers with cream cheese filling.
  • For chocolate frosting, beat butter in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in remaining ingredients on low speed until smooth.
  • Frost side and top of cake with chocolate frosting.
  • Press walnuts on side of cake, if using.
  • Store cake covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 314.1, Carbohydrate 77.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 64.4, Protein 4.2

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE



Chocolate Brownie Cake image

I worked from several recipes to come up with this one when I wanted brownies one day, but had run out of eggs. It didn't come out at all as I expected, but that was a good thing! If you can't decide between cake or a brownie, this is the perfect compromise.

Provided by alyxandra76

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well blended. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar, butter, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until smooth. Mix in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies; drizzle caramel topping on top. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies image

Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"-and everyone knows exactly which ones they are! We live on 10-1/2 acres out in the country with our daughters, 7 and 4.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in extracts and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Beat together filling ingredients until blended; spoon over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over top. Swirl gently with a knife., Bake until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Cream Cheese Frosting image

This smooth, versatile cream cheese frosting has a delicate vanilla flavor. The woman who made the wedding cake for our daughter, Leanne, and her groom, Billy, used this recipe. It's also excellent on carrot cake. -Sharon Lugdon, Greenbush, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and, if desired, salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good quality cocoa powder or chocolate bar will make a big difference in the taste of the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
  • Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cake. This will give you more control over the frosting and help you create a smooth, even finish.

Conclusion:

This brownie nut cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the cake batter, or swirl some Nutella or peanut butter into the frosting. No matter how you choose to make it, this cake is sure to be a hit!

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