Seven Layer Brownies With White Chocolate Buttercream Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the heavy cream and white chocolate chips into a heatproof bowl. Heat in the microwave on a high power for 1 minute.
• Let the white chocolate / heavy cream mixture sit for 1 minute to allow the heat from the bowl to continue to melt the white chocolate chips.
• Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. If you have any bits of chocolate left unmelted, heat in additional 10 second increments and stir until the mixture is smooth.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or a separate large bowl, beat the room temperature butter on a low speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment or hand mixer until smooth.
• Add in the vanilla extract and salt. Beat on low until combined.
• Pour in the cooled white chocolate and heavy cream mixture, and mix on a low speed.
• Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
• Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
• Mix on a low speed until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached.
• If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream, 1 teaspoon at a time. If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar, a quarter of a cup at a time.
• Stir by hand with a rubber spatula to make the frosting extra smooth at the end, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside until you're ready to use it!

SALTED-CARAMEL SIX-LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cake: Butter three 9-inch round cake pans, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Sift flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt into the bowl of a mixer. Beat on low speed until just combined. Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
• Divide batter among pans. Bake until cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool in pans set on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks, and let cool completely.
• Make the caramel: Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cook, without stirring, until mixture is dark amber, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat, and carefully pour in cream (mixture will spatter); stir until smooth. Return to heat, and cook until a candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees, about 2 minutes. Pour caramel into a medium bowl, stir in 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the frosting: Whisk together cocoa and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water in a bowl until cocoa dissolves. Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and a generous pinch of coarse salt in a clean bowl with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and then cocoa mixture until combined. Let stand for 30 minutes before using.
• Trim tops of cakes using a serrated knife to create a level surface. Cut each in half horizontally to form 2 layers. Transfer 1 layer to a serving platter, and spread 3/4 cup caramel over top. Top with another cake layer, and repeat with remaining caramel and cake layers, leaving top uncovered. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• Frost top and sides of cake in a swirling motion. Sprinkle with sea salt.

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• For the puree: Place the raspberries in a blender and blend until smooth (yields 1 1/4 cups of puree). Remove 1/4 cup of puree and reserve.
• For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour the bottom and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round nonstick baking pans. Set aside.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the cake mix and the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Toss until the chocolate chips are coated.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, 1 cup of the raspberry puree, vegetable oil, eggs and 1/4 cup water. Using an electric hand mixer, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Mix in the chocolate chips. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
• For the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, cream cheese and sour cream. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on low speed until smooth. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
• In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of the frosting and the reserved 1/4 cup puree until smooth.
• To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer, flat side-up, on a cake stand. Using a spatula, spread the raspberry-chocolate frosting over the cake layer leaving a 1/2-inch border. Place the other cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting. Decorate with fresh raspberries or chocolate curls. Using a damp knife cut the cake into wedges and serve.
• Cake can be made 1 day in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight plastic container. Allow the cake to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

GHIRARDELLI SEVEN LAYER BROWNIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350. Coat bottom on 13x9x2 inch pan with melted butter.
• Sprinkle brownie mix over butter.
• Top with coconut, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and pecans.
• Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
• Cool thoroughly before cutting.

SEVEN LAYER BROWNIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Start with seven-layer bars so they have time to cool. Combine melted butter & graham cracker crumbs until mixture is moist. Lightly press mixture into bottom of greased 9x9 pan lined with parchment paper. Evenly sprinkle pecans, chocolate, white chocolate, & butterscotch chips over graham cracker then pour condensed milk over. Top with even layer of coconut. Bake for 20 minutes until milk starts to get bubbly & coconut starts to brown Allow to cool to at least room temperature before baking into cupcakes (putting it in the fridge makes it quicker)-you could even make these the night before For the cupcakes, melt unsweetened chocolate & butter in microwave on high for 90 seconds. Stir mixture until it's creamy & well combined & all chocolate chunks are melted. Stir in sugar then add eggs, stirring each in one at a time. Add vanilla, and then flour, stirring until just combined and aren't any lumps Cut cooled bar cookies in small pieces that will fit in cupcake tins-about 1.5 inch squares. Put heaping tablespoon of batter into 12 paper-lined cupcake tins. Gently press a cookie into batter & cover with another heaping tablespoon of batter so the top & sides of bar are completely covered Bake at 350 for 24 minutes-be careful not to overbake or it will be dry Let cool then make icing Melt one cup of white chocolate chips with three tablespoons heavy cream. Allow to cool a bit (stick in fridge, stirring every five minutes or so). Whip together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, & salt until well combined, then with mixer on low drizzle in melted white chocolate (make sure it isn't hot or it'll melt the buttercream). Reserve some to drizzle on top. Whip until smooth & fluffy When cupcakes are cool, frost with generous scoop of buttercream. Top with mini chocolate chips & drizzle of white chocolate mixture. Pecans or chocolate shavings are also great toppers.