This recipe for over-the-top Brownie Bundt Cake with Strawberries uses an easy shortcut to make an amazing dessert. Rich chocolatey brownies, topped with strawberries, ice cream and macadamia nuts and finished by drizzling with fudge and caramel. Unbelievably delicious!
Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake
When I lived in Minneapolis my Grandma would fly back from New York (where she wintered) to Minneapolis in the spring. She'd fly in and stay with me for a week or two and then I would drive her out to the family farm.
This was a special time, because I would get to spent one-on-one time with Grandma. We'd laugh and visit, do some quilting together and enjoy each other's company.
One day, before I left for work, I told her that we had reservations at a really nice restaurant in Minneapolis. Manny's Steakhouse serves excellent food and they are pretty fancy! I said - make sure you're hungry Grandma, because it is super good!
I got home from work at 4:30 and Grandma was sitting on the couch with her purse in her lap and her coat on. She immediately announced that she hadn't eaten since dinner (dinner in the Midwest is the midday meal - supper is in the evening) and she was very hungry and we should leave immediately. Ok I said and we were off!
Manny's served everything family style so we had asparagus and mashed potatoes and each of us ordered a steak. Grandma had a ribeye steak and it was incredibly delicious and ridiculously large.
I would be darned if my tiny Grandma didn't eat the whole thing! So when they brought around the dessert tray - I was pretty sure we would all pass, there was no way we could eat any more!
Well that's where I was wrong. Grandma looked at that dessert tray and hemmed and hawed and just couldn't decide.
Finally she looked at the waiter and said, I can't decide between strawberry shortcake or the brownie brunt cake. Can you make me both? With a big smile, I nodded to the waiter and off he went.
Easy Semi-Homemade Dessert
While we were waiting for dessert, we were engaged in conversation and realized that entire restaurant had fallen silent. That's because the waiter was bringing out our dessert. It had literally stopped conversation!
They made a special dessert for my Grandma - the Brownie Bundt Cake was topped with ice cream, sliced strawberries, caramel, hot fudge and macadamia nuts, then a second layer of brownie was on and piled with same toppings! Truly the most incredible dessert I have ever had. And I'd be darned if my tiny little Grandma didn't eat two huge slices! It was outrageous!
Ingredient list
- brownie mix - use your favorite box mix.
- strawberries and sugar - sliced and sprinkled with sugar, it makes the strawberries extra sweet.
- chocolate and caramel sauce - how made is great, but store-bought works just fine!
- macadamia nuts - now's the time to splurge, with these delicious nuts!
Why do brownies have a flaky top?
As brownies cool, the air bubbles shrink causing the top to crack and be flaky. In this case though it doesn't matter - the top will be drizzled with sauce and no one will be the wiser!
What if I don't have a bundt pan?
No worries, you can certainly bake the brownies in a pan and just stack and layer the dessert. That will work nicely too!
I've included a link below, if you're looking for a mini bundt pan.
Steps to make this dessert
This is super easy to make and it really makes a statement. Fancy dinner or date night dessert? YES! This will be perfect! Here's how it's done!
- Spray bundt cake molds well with non-stick spray.
- Prepare and bake the brownie mix according to package directions. When a toothpick comes out clean, remove the cakes from the oven, allow to cool.
- Clean and slice the strawberries, sprinkle with sugar and set aside.
- When you are ready to assemble, slice the cake in half horizontally, layer the cake with ice cream, sliced strawberries, chocolate and caramel sauce, top with chopped macadamia nuts. Top with second layer and repeat.
Brownie Bundt Cake from a Brownie Mix
More Sweet Treats to enjoy!
This from scratch Strawberry Bundt Cake, has me swooning! Or how about chocolate Moon Pies for your sweet tooth or a delicious light Blueberry Parfait? Here are a few more treats to enjoy!
I'd love to see your dessert! When you make this please be sure to tag me on Instagram @bowl_me_over or just use the hashtag #bowlmeover. I can't wait to see your cake!
Brownie Bundt Cake
Brownies Bundt Cake with Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 pint strawberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped macadamia nuts
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Instructions
- Prepare and bake the brownie mix according to package directions. If desired, use mini bundt cake molds, adjust cooking time accordingly. Allow to cool and remove from molds, cool completely.
- While the brownies are baking, clean and slice the strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar and set aside to macerate. Chop the nuts.
- When you are ready to assemble, slice the cake in half horizontally (if desired). Layer the cake with ice cream, sliced strawberries, chocolate and caramel sauce, top with chopped macadamia nuts. Top with another layer of cake and repeat.
- Ridiculously over-the-top and delicious - enjoy!
ColleenB.-Tx.
What a lovely story about your Sweet Grandma. (she rocks)
Hopefully you write these Wonderful memories down in a ledger along with photos. If Not, you should. Maybe someday you can put all them happy memories into a family book.
That dessert looks Amazing.
Growing up on a farm in Iowa; our dinner was at noon or shortly after and supper was at 6pm; providing all the farm chores was done around that time for supper.
Enjoy your day and have a Wonderful and safe week.
Bowl Me Over
We have the best pictures and Grandma books Colleen, I totally agree, Grandma was a treasure. ❤️
Kathleen
What a sweet story! Plus, these brownies are so amazing, simple and fresh, the perfect Spring dessert!
Sandra Shaffer
Holy yum, grandma is my kind of dessert lady! Two in one is perfect for me when I want a bite of each. Looking forward to baking this!
Liza
This recipe is so simple and so delicious! I'm absolutely making it! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Grandma's favorite, enjoy!!
debi at Life Currents
How cute is your Grandma! That she was the story behind this yummy dessert is awesome! I will be making this soon and thinking of your Grandma!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Debi - Grandma was such a wonderful lady, you've really made me smile! Enjoy this yummy dessert!
Healing Tomato
Of all the desserts you have made, this one has to be my favorite. I love the chocolaty goodness with delicious strawberries.
Bowl Me Over
Boy howdy - this is my favorite too! YOu have great taste Rini! 😀
Lois
This is just what Grandma liked to eat, (grandpa too). It looks so good. I will be having some myself in a few days. Just keeping with the tradition. Ha Ha!!
Bowl Me Over
Ha, love the way you think Mom - yes just makes me smile thinking about her enjoying that meal!
Michelle Turner
This is a great story and looks amazing. Have all the fixings to make this, and will do it soon. Thanks for sharing the story and the recipe. And Happy Anniversary for your Grandma.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Michelle! I hope you give it a try!! Grandma was the best, I miss her every day, but it's so good to think about wonderful memories and smile!!
Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum
Strawberry shortcake in brownie form?? Yes please! This recipe looks amazing!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Ashlyn - we just had the last of it tonight....YUM!!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Holy yum. This seriously has everything I love in it. I often want a fruit dessert, but feel like I'm missing out on chocolate if I don't get chocolate. The struggle is real, haha! You just solved my problem. Or wait, your Grandmother did! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
She was a smart lady my Grandma! 😀 Thanks for stopping by Julie!
Nicole
Awesome story, and dessert! The part about her sitting on the couch with her purse in her lap is priceless. I've never thought about macadamia nuts and brownies living in the land where pecans rule. Sounds fabulous!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much! You know I can still "mimic" her voice just perfectly. Makes me smile just to think about it! 😀
Audrey
I loved reading your heartwarming story about your Grandma Deb! Made me laugh and cry because I so very much miss my Mother and Grannies...I loved spending time with them. I was so blessed to have had them. They were all fantastic cooks, and I loved almost every meal they made! (Wish I wasn't so darned sentimental sometimes!) Your desert looks spectacular!!! You have reminded me of a funny story too, about mixing fruit with chocolate, but I dare not share it because the experience didn't end well. The result is, I can not eat anything that combines fruit with chocolate...I've tried through the years, but I can't get past that experience as a child. I do love combining brownies with vanilla ice cream and caramel...one of my faves, and adding Macadamia nuts will definitely put it over the top for me...mmmmmmmmm! I only wish I could enjoy your full recipe. 🙁 P.S. Do you have a Bananas Foster recipe you could share?
Bowl Me Over
Well, grab some Macadamia Nuts and make do Audrey - it will be delicious! 😀 I'm glad I was able to inspire memories, though sometimes it's hard, it's heartwarming too, thank you for sharing. I do not have a Bananas Foster recipe....but that inspires me to put that on my list (and yes there's a list!) of recipes to put my Deb touch on, LOL! Thanks for stopping by Audrey - have a fabulous day and I'll get working on that recipe!
Audrey Busike
Most definitely on those nuts! I never think about using Macadamia nuts, but I will now 🙂 Oooo, I'm excited to see what you do with Bananas Foster....Macadamia nuts sound like they would work in that recipe too, and maybe some white chocolate shavings or chips .... ideas are starting to flow now...you inspire me Deb! Lol... 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Hey, great minds think alike, I was going down that road too Audrey! I have half a jar left of Macadamia nuts....I shouldn't just eat them out of the jar...right? 😉 Oh my they are good!
Audrey Busike
Ah ha ha ha...yesssssss!!!