Brownie Layer Cake with Cookie Dough Frosting

This layered cake features a brownie baked with coarsely chopped dark chocolate and butter melted together, combined with sugars and eggs, and folded with flour, cocoa powder, and salt. The batter yields a rich, slightly cakey but moist base. The brownie is baked in a lined springform pan for clean edges and ease of assembly.

The cookie dough frosting is a creamy mixture of softened cream cheese, butter, and sugars, enhanced with vanilla and milk to achieve a spreadable consistency. Flour and powdered sugar provide structure and sweetness, while mini chocolate chips add bites of texture and chocolate contrast within the frosting. Topping the assembled cake with a smooth chocolate ganache made from bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream brings a glossy finish.

Serving the cake involves layering or frosting the cooled brownie with the cookie dough frosting and optionally drizzling ganache. This results in a dessert with multiple textures: fudgy brownie, rich sweet frosting dotted with chocolate chips, and smooth ganache. It is ideal for celebrations or chocolate lovers seeking a decadent treat.