Twix Lovers Cake Food

TWIX LOVER'S CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• Prepare the cake according to the package directions and bake in the prepared pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, release the clasp on the collar and remove the cake to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut the cake in half horizontally so you have two 9-inch round cakes. Place the bottom half back in the springform pan and close the clasp on the collar. Wrap the other half in plastic wrap and set aside to use later.
• Meanwhile, make the mousse: Add the gelatin to a small bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup warm water and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the sugar, egg yolks and 1/2 cup heavy cream in a large heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water). Cook, whisking constantly, until pale yellow and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and whisk until melted. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold into the chocolate mixture and pour over the top of the cake in the springform pan. Refrigerate until the mousse is set, 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Microwave the remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until hot and bubbling, 1 minute 30 seconds. Place the remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the ganache and pour the rest over the top of the mousse. Smooth out with a silicone spatula and refrigerate until hardened, about 15 minutes. Top with the second cake.
• Cut 1 inch off each Twix bar, then cut the 1-inch pieces in half crosswise and set aside. Remove the cake from the pan and place on a cake stand or plate. Re-melt the reserved ganache in 30-second intervals in the microwave if needed (you want it to be thick and spreadable). Spread the backs of the large Twix pieces with 2 tablespoons of the ganache and attach them around the outside of the cake like a fence. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons ganache over the tops of the Twix pieces on the cake. Refrigerate until the ganache is hard and the bars are set, about 15 minutes.
• Spread the dulce de leche on top of the cake and arrange the shortbread and remaining Twix pieces in a bulls-eye pattern. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CANDY BAR CAKE

Steps:

• Assemble the cake: Trim 1/2 inch off the short ends of the pound cake, then trim the domed top to make it flat. Stand the cake on its side and slice in half horizontally to make two equal-size rectangles.
• Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted. Beat the butter, 3 tablespoons milk and the confectioners' sugar with a mixer. Beat in the melted chocolate. Add more milk, if needed, to make the frosting spreadable.
• Lay the cake rectangles on a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread some of the frosting on one short end of each cake and press together to form a long rectangle. (You can slide a thin piece of cardboard under the cake for moving to a platter later.)
• Spread the remaining frosting on the cake in a 1-inch-thick layer, making the edges slightly higher than the center. Smooth the top and sides with an offset spatula. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Mix the peanuts and dulce de leche in a bowl.
• Remove the cake from the freezer. Spread the peanut mixture on the frosting in a flat, even layer. Freeze until the dulce de leche is firm, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the chocolate coating: Microwave the chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth.
• Pour the chocolate on the cake and spread it evenly over the top and sides with an offset spatula. Freeze until the chocolate cools slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Starting at a short end of the cake, dip the edge of an offset spatula into the chocolate at an angle and gently pull up, repeating along the top of the cake to create a wave pattern. Chill 10 minutes before serving.

TWIX ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• In a 9x13 glass dish spread out the ice cream evenly. Cover and place in freezer. Freeze to set for 2 hours.
• While the ice cream is setting start making the cookie topping. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars in a medium bowl. Stir in vanilla and flour until well mixed. Spread dough into a foil-lined 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or slightly golden. Remove from heat and let stand until completely cooled.
• Once Ice cream is all set and cookie topping is completley cooled, take ice cream out of freezer. Pour the caramel sauce evenly over ice cream. Break apart the cookie topping into big chunks and sprinkle evenly over caramel.
• Melt chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl. Heat at 30 second intervals until melted. Stir and then drizzle over the cookie topping. Re-cover and place back into freezer for 6 hours or overnight to completely re-freeze. Slice into squares and serve.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes,warm water, sour cream, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a 12 cup Bundt pan, sprayed well with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool cake 20 minutes invert and remove from pan.
• You can top with a dusting of powdered sugar when cake cools if desired.