Irresistible Rocky Road Brownie Cake 😋🥜🍫

Irresistible Rocky Road Brownie Cake 😋🥜🍫

Ingredients:
For the brownie layers:

• 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter, divided
• 3 cups of granulated sugar, divided
• 6 large eggs, divided
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, divided
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, divided
• 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon of salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder, divided
• 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans, divided
• 1 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows, divided
• 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, divided
  For the ganache:
• 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream, divided
• 3/4 cup of dark chocolate, chopped, divided

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

• Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
• Grease and flour three 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pans.

1. Prepare the brownie layers:

• In a large bowl, melt 1/2 cup of butter and let it cool slightly. Add 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 2/3 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix well.
• In another bowl, sift together 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 teaspoon of baking powder.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and pour the batter into one of the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

1. Repeat for the other layers:

• Repeat the above steps to make two more layers of brownies.

1. Assemble the cake:

• Spread a layer of melted marshmallows over the first brownie layer.
• Place the second brownie layer on top and repeat with the melted marshmallows.
• Add the third brownie layer and top with the chocolate ganache.

1. Prepare the ganache:

• Heat 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer.
• Pour the hot cream over 3/4 cup of chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for one minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.

1. Let the ganache set:

• Allow the ganache to set before serving, and top with the remaining pecans and mini marshmallows for a finishing touch.

Preparation Time:

• Prep time: 30 minutes
• Baking time: 75 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  Servings: 12 servings
  Calories: 450 kcal per serving

This Rocky Road Brownie Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers! The brownies are soft and gooey, while the crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows create the perfect contrast. And the chocolate ganache on top? Pure indulgence! 🍫🎂 Enjoy!
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