Olive Garden Copycat Chocolate Lasagna

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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