Olive Garden Copycat Chocolate Lasagna
BROWNIE LAYERS
▢1 Brownie Box Mix plus ingredients listed on box – typically 2 eggs, 3 tbsp water & 1/2 cup oil
▢2 eggs
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
▢8 ounces cream cheese
▢¾ cup unsalted butter
▢4 cups powdered sugar
▢1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
▢1 tablespoon heavy cream
GANACHE
▢⅓ cup heavy cream
▢2 ounces semisweet chocolate
▢Chocolate shavings for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE BROWNIE LAYERS
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or whatever temperature your brownie box mix says. Spray a 9×11 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together the brownie mix with the ingredients listed on box and add the extra 2 eggs.
1 Brownie Box Mix,2 eggs
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then spread the mixture evenly with a rubber spatula.
Bake the brownies about 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the brownie comes out clean.
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
While the brownies are baking, combine soft butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Cream together with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth.
8 ounces cream cheese,¾ cup unsalted butter
Add one cup of the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until incorporated into the butter and cream cheese. Beat until fluffy.
4 cups powdered sugar
Pour in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing together completely.
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract,1 tablespoon heavy cream
Slowly continue to add the remaining cups of the powdered sugar, beating the mixture well in between intervals.
4 cups powdered sugar
ASSEMBLING THE CHOCOLATE LASAGNA
Once the brownies are out of the oven, let cool completely.
Cut the large slab of brownies vertically into three even pieces.
Place the bottom slice on a sheet of parchment paper.
Smear with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting.
Place the next layer on top and add another layer of cream cheese filling.
Finally add the top brownie layer and the remaining frosting, then place in the refrigerator to set up.
FOR THE GANACHE
In a small pot, heat the heavy cream for the ganache.
⅓ cup heavy cream
Add the semisweet chocolate in a heat safe bowl. As soon as the cream begins to boil, pour the hot cream over the chocolate.
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
Whisk together until all the chocolate is completely melted.
TO GARNISH
Take the layered chocolate lasagna and drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top
Garnish the top of the cake with chocolate shavings for an added bonus.
Chocolate shavings