Salted Caramel Brownie Cake

Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Servings 12

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This impressive open-sided brownie layer cake is filled with a quick and easy frosting made with cream cheese, caramel sauce and whipped cream. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 pkg (440 g) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix

8 oz (250 g) brick-style plain cream cheese

3/4 cup (175 mL) thick caramel sauce, divided

1/2 cup (125 mL) 35% whipping cream

1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped toasted pecans

1/4 tsp (1 mL) flaked sea salt

Steps

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Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line 15- x 10-inch (40 x 25 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Scrape into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until only a few moist crumbs stick to cake tester when inserted into centre. Let cool completely. Remove parchment paper. Cut into three 10- x 5-inch (25 x 12 cm) rectangles; set aside.
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Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and 1/2 cup (125 mL) caramel sauce until smooth. Using clean beaters and bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
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Place 1 brownie cake layer on serving platter. Spread with one-third of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
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Before serving, drizzle with remaining caramel and sprinkle with pecans and sea salt.