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    Brownie Cake with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries

    Published on May 4, 2020 · Modified on Jan 7, 2023 by Kathryn - Leave a comment · 9 Comments

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    This brownie cake uses boxed brownie mix to save time. All you do is add fluffy whipped cream and mixed berries to create this beauty and slice it just like a cake!

    Back in the day, I used to make my own brownies from scratch, but do you know what? Every time I made boxed brownies (specifically the triple chocolate Ghirardelli ones), people always raved about them and said they were the best things they had ever tasted. I mean, why bother making homemade ones, right? If we've reached brownie nirvana from a box, then let's keep the good vibes going.

    aerial view of mixed berries on top of brownie pizza against black background

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    I really do like brownies plain, but I also really like jazzing them up a bit. This brownie pizza (brownie cake? Brownie with strawberries and other berries? Frownie?) is my number one favorite way to jazz up boxed brownies by a landslide.

    I buy the brownies in bulk at Costco and the make this brownie pizza for all sorts of events -- birthdays, retirements, parties at work, baby showers, you name it. It's the quintessential cake that tastes great and looks like you are a freakin' professional baker.

    Maybe you're celebrating a birthday soon? Maybe you're celebrating just making it through a Tuesday? This brownie cake will love you regardless.

    side view of brownie pizza cake with mixed berries on top of fluffy whipped cream on top of brownie

    Ingredients to Make This Brownie Cake

    The ingredients are truly minimal. You likely have most of these ingredients at home While berries can be on the expensive side, think about all the money you've saved on expensive chocolate by using boxed brownie mix instead of starting from scratch!

    Here's what you need:

    • package of brownie mix & all ingredients you need for it (usually oil and an egg)
    • heavy whipping cream
    • vanilla extract
    • powdered sugar
    • your favorite fresh berries
    flat layout of ghirardelli brownie box, powdered sugar, heavy cream, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries

    The Easy Whipped Cream

    The whipped cream is barely sweetened because the laid-back cream complements the sweet brownie nicely. It's quite a nice pairing...and one you rarely see. Brownies are super dense, too, while the cream is obviously very fluffy, so these complimentary flavors and textures make for good eats.

    What little sugar the brownie cake has is mostly to give it some structure so the berries don't just sink once they hit the topping.

    You can either use a stand mixer with whisk attachment to make the whipped cream or use a regular hand mixer. Either way, be sure to not over beat the heavy cream. You want stiff peaks (where you can dip the whisk into the cream and the cream stays in a mountain peak) but you don't want to turn it into butter.

    Heavy cream goes from great to over beaten in a matter of seconds if you're not watching it closely. Sneaky stuff.

    aerial picture of bowl with whipped cream

    Tips for Assembling: All About Aesthetics

    Okay, this section has nothing to do with taste and everything to do with making this bad boy look beautiful, but that's what makes this cake have the "wow" factor, so let's discuss.

    Tip #1: Cut ¾ of your strawberries into slices but cut the remaining strawberries in half with the tops still on.

    This brings a little green into the scene, and just makes the colors pop all the more. A little crazy, I know, but it's true.

    Tip #2: Put all of the whipped cream in the center and then spread to the outside.

    Once the cream is in a big pile in the middle, use a spoon to gently push the cream toward the edges, saving a little space for the brownie to still be seen. Peek-a-boo! This helps prevent a mess from happening on your brownie cake.

    aerial view of brownie on cake plate with pile of whipped cream in the middle and bowls with different berries in them on black background

    Tip #3: Layer your fruit by alternating during assembly

    Only put on half of your blueberries on, then half of your blackberries on, etc. until you've placed half of all of your fruit. Then place the remaining fruit where it makes the most sense. Maybe there's a hole without many blueberries. Add more blueberries to that hole. Maybe there's a side that needs more red. Add more strawberries.

    Do this all with a light hand (takes a tiny bit of patience) so the fruit looks evenly spread and gently rests on the cloud of whipped cream.

    up close picture of brownie pizza with mixed berries and of whipped cream

    Other Desserts Using Boxed Cake Mixes

    Ain't no shame in that game, I always say. Here are some sweet treats that use similar shortcuts. My favorite!

    • Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake
    • Easy Thin Mint Brownies
    • Rainbow Bundt Cake
    • Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
    • Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
    • Baileys and Chocolate Poke Cake
    • Easy Rainbow Cake
    • Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake

    xox,

    kathryn


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    Brownie Cake with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries

    This brownie cake uses boxed brownie mix to save time. All you do is add fluffy whipped cream and mixed berries to create this beauty and slice it just like a cake!
    5 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cool Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14 people
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    Ingredients

    • 1 package of brownie mix & all ingredients you need for it
    • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 1 cup strawberries, some sliced some whole with tops still on
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • ½ cup blackberries
    • ¼ cup raspberries

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to what your brownie mix recommends. Grease and line 9" round cake pan with parchment paper. Make brownie mix according to package directions and pour into cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or when brownies are clean when toothpick is inserted into them. Let brownie cool for about 10 minutes before running your knife around the edges and carefully taking brownie out of cake pan to cool on cooling rack. Let sit for at least another 20 minutes, preferably about an hour.
    • Meanwhile, make your whipped cream by placing heavy cream in stand mixer with whisk attachment. Whisk until cream just begins to thicken. Then slowly add vanilla and powdered sugar. Continue whipping until cream forms stiff peaks. (Be careful not to over beat cream...you don't want it to turn into butter!)
    • Add large dollops of whipped cream in the center of cooled brownie and spread around with spoon until cream is close to the edge of the cake. Add fresh berries on top, alternating berries in 2 or 3 rounds, then slice just like a pizza! Enjoy!

    Notes

    Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container OR place toothpicks all around the cake and cover with plastic wrap. 
    Make ahead: This cake is great to make ahead.  You can either assemble to the brownie cake and place in the refrigerator the night before you are going to eat it, or keep the cake separate from the whipped cream and fresh berries and assemble just before eating.  Either way, it's delicious. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    side view of brownie pizza cake on cake plate

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    1. Foodgoggle

      May 05, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious pizza cake..We are from https://foodgoggle.com/. A great food bloggers community which is like Pinterest and best alternative to Foodgawker. You can share your food recipes links, YouTube links, write food articles and follow your favorite foodies.

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    2. Jen

      May 09, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this recipe is. Perfect for berry season.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        May 27, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        5 stars
        Hallelujah for berry season! My favorite time of the year!

        Reply
    3. Andrea Metlika

      May 09, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      We love Ghiradelli Brownies and I love this idea of making it into a cake. The whipped cream and berries are perfect on the brownie.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        May 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        5 stars
        Those brownies are really the best!

        Reply
    4. Biana

      May 09, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Brownies, and whipped cream and berries?? Sounds divine, what a perfect dessert!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        May 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        5 stars
        Exactly! How can you go wrong...and it's really hard to mess up this recipe!

        Reply
    5. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

      May 09, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, this is genius. Bookmarked for later!
      Also, I love that cake stand. Where did you get it??

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        May 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks, Cathleen! Stand is from Home Goods. When will they reopen??! I've really missed them! 🙂

        Reply

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