Layered Mocha Brownies

I needed a special dessert but couldn't decide what to make. This dessert was born of my favorite flavors: mocha, cream cheese, and chocolate. I promise it will not disappoint! Garnish with espresso powder, chocolate shavings, and chopped nuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 cups whole milk
• cooking spray
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or to taste
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
• 2 tablespoons coffee concentrate (such as Cool Brew®)
• 4 cups whipped topping, divided
• 2 tablespoons shaved dark chocolate, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon espresso powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended. Spread into the prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coffee in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over cooled brownies and refrigerate while preparing pudding.

Step 5

Whisk milk and instant chocolate pudding in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer. Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Garnish with walnuts, chocolate shavings, and espresso powder. Refrigerate until ready to serve.