Triple Layered Fudge Brownie Cake

Triple Layered Fudge Brownie Cake

Ingredients:

Cake

1 1/2 cups butter
6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons milk
8 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate; stir until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, pour the melted butter and chocolate.  Add the sugar and mix with an electric beater.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add the vanilla, flour, salt and mix well.

Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool completely before removing from pans.

Frosting:

In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 7 tablespoons milk, confectioners sugar, butter, vanilla, and cocoa to a spreadable consistency.  Beat in the additional tablespoon of milk if necessary.

Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Store in refrigerator.

Gerard's Birthday, 3/9/14