Double Decadent Brownie Torte Food

DECADENT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350; grease & flour a 9-inch round pan; set aside.
• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; spread batter in pan; bake for 38-40 minutes (center springs back); cool for 10 minutes, invert and cool completely.
• In a bowl, stir melted chips and butter until smoooth; spread over brownie layer, chill 30 minutes in fridge.
• Just before serving, top with whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles.

DOUBLE DECADENT BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• For cake:.
• Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a saucepan, heat butter and corn syrup until butter is melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips; stir until chips are completely melted.
• Add sugar and eggs; stir until well blended.
• Stir in vanilla, flour, and nuts; mix until well blended.
• Pour batter into pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes, until center springs back when touched.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes; turn out of pan onto a rack and cool completely.
• For Glaze:.
• Combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
• Stir over low heat until chocolate is completely melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Frost top and sides of torte.
• Chill until set. Cut into wedges; garnish with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and a few strawberries.
• Serve.

MOCHA BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease 2- 8 inch round cake pans.
• Line each with a wax paper circle and grease again.
• Combine brownie mix, eggs and water and mix well.
• Stir in pecans.
• Spread batter evenly in the prepared pans.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes and remove from pans to cool completely on racks.
• Peel waxed paper from layers.
• Beat whipping cream until foamy.
• Gradually add sugar and coffee, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Spread whipped cream mixture on bottom brownie layer.
• Top with remaining layer and finish frosting sides and top with whipped cream mixture.
• Chill until serving time.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE

Steps:

• Get your equipment ready (see tips below). Break the chocolate in small pieces into a large heatproof bowl. Spoon in the syrup and pour in about a quarter of the cream. Stand the bowl over (not in) a pan of hot water over the lowest possible heat and leave until the chocolate has melted, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir to combine. Leave until barely warm - dip your little finger in to check.
• Get your cake tin ready. Do this while you are waiting for the chocolate to melt and cool so you're not hanging around. Cut open the plastic folder along the bottom, then cut out a disc to fit in the bottom of the tin and 3 strips to line the sides. (See step 2).
• Pour the rest of the cream into a very large bowl and tip in the coffee and cinnamon. Whip with a balloon whisk until the cream looks like step 3. When you shake the bowl the cream should wobble like a thick milkshake, and when you dribble some cream from the whisk, the trail it leaves in the cream below should disappear in 1-2 seconds.
• Fold the two together. Pour the cooled chocolate into the bowl containing the cream. With the largest metal spoon you've got, fold the cream and chocolate together in a figure-of-eight motion. Don't be nervous - keep going until they are evenly and smoothly mixed and the mixture has a soft, pillowy, downy texture - you will see and feel it thicken as you fold.
• Set the torte. Pour the chocolatey cream into the tin and level the surface with the back of the spoon. Put the tin in the fridge and leave to firm up. This can happen in under an hour, but you may need to leave it longer, depending on the coldness of your fridge (you can leave it overnight if this is more convenient).
• Unmould and serve. Unclip and remove the side of the tin, then remove the pieces of plastic around the sides. Invert a serving plate over the torte and turn the torte upside down on to it. Lift off the tin base and peel away the plastic. Dust all over with cocoa (including the plate if you wish to be fashionable) and serve in thin slices.

TUXEDO BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom and sides of 9 or 10 inch springform pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients. Beat 50 strokes by hand. Spread batter in greased pan.
• Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely.
• Place thawed raspberries in syrup in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade. Cover; blend or process until pureed. Stain to remove seeds. In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add raspberry puree; mix well. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is clear, stirring constantly. Cool 5 minutes. Spread over brownie layer to within 1/2 inch of edges. Arrange 1 cup of fresh raspberries evenly over raspberry mixture; refrigerate.
• In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and creme de cacao; beat until smooth. Add melted vanilla chips; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Cover; refrigerate 45 minutes.
• Stir topping mixture until smooth. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the topping over raspberries. Pipe or spoon on remaining topping.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Sprinkle grated chocolate in 1 inch border around outside edge of torte. Garnish center with 3 whole raspberries and 3 mint leaves. Store in refrigerator.

MOCHA BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Grease and flour 2 round layer pans (9").
• Blend brownie mix (dry), water and eggs.
• Stir in nuts.
• Spread in pans.
• (This will look skimpy but persevere.) Bake 20 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. Check at 15 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes in pans; remove from pans and place layers on wire racks to cool thoroughly.
• In chilled bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
• Gradually add sugar and coffee; continue beating until stiff.
• Fill layers with 1 cup of the whipped cream mixture.
• Frost with remaining whipped cream mixture.
• Sprinkle with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a 13x9 pan with foil, extending it 2 inches over the sides of the pan.
• Spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Stir together the mix, water, oil and eggs until well blended.
• Pour into prepared pan and bake according to package directions.
• Cool cpmpletely, about an hour.
• Remove from pan by lifting the foil.
• Cut brownie in half lengthwise.
• Peel one piece away from foil and place on a plate.
• Microwave frosting following directions on the tub.
• Pour half of frosting on top of brownie on the plate.
• Top with about half of the toffee pieces.
• Put other brownie half on top.
• Pour the rest of the frosting on top, spreading if necessary.
• Top with the other half of the toffee bits.
• *The original recipe did not call for toffee, but used 1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter cups on the top.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED BROWNIE BITES (BROWNIES)

Steps:

• For Brownies: In a saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat; remove from the heat.
• Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
• Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 325°F for 35 minutes or until set.
• Cool completely. Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes (do not freeze completely). Cut into squares.
• For Coating: In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth.
• Using a small plastic fork with two middle tines broken off, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess.
• Place brownies on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; immediately decorate with M&M's or other toppings as desired or drizzle with melted baking chips.
• Let stand until set. Store in a sealed container in a cool place.