Chocolate Brownie Torte Recipes

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TORTES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Stir brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl until well blended. Pour batter into the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let brownies cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
• Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat until fully incorporated. Beat in cinnamon and ground chile pepper.
• Cut brownies into an even number of circles using a cookie cutter. Poke small holes into brownies with a toothpick. Brush on coffee, making sure it seeps into the brownie. Spread cinnamon-chile whipped cream on top, cover with another brownie circle, and pipe or spread more whipped cream on top. Repeat with the remaining brownies and whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with waxed paper or foil; grease with shortening. Reserve 1 cup of the chocolate chips for frosting and garnish.
• In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter and remaining 1 cup chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in granulated sugar, flour, nuts, baking powder, vanilla, salt and eggs. Spread evenly in pan.
• Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; turn upside down onto cooling rack. Carefully remove waxed paper. Cool brownie completely, about 1 hour.
• In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Stir in 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
• Cut brownie crosswise into 4 equal pieces, 10x3 3/4 inches. Trim off stiff edges of brownie if necessary. Place 1 piece on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top. Repeat twice. Top with remaining brownie piece. Frost sides and top with remaining frosting. Garnish with reserved 1/3 cup chocolate chips. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, mixing well. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes (do not overbake). Cool 10 minutes. Invert onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off paper. Cool completely., In a bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Trim cake edges; cut crosswise into fourths. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; top with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat twice. Top with remaining layer. Frost top, sides and ends of cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.

BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
• In a pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup light corn syrup.
• Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted.
• Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs, and stir until blended.
• Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla , flour, and nuts.
• Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until center springs back when touched.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then place on a cooling rack.
• To Make Glaze: Combine chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and corn syrup in pan. Stir over low heat till chocolate chips are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
• Frost tops and sides of torte. Chill until set. Garnish with sliced strawberries.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Prepare brownies according to box, however pour the mix into two round 8 by 8 cake pans. Make sure you grease the pans, and bake according to box. (Use the time that is on the box for the 8 by 8 pans) The mix isn't supposed to fill the pans completely, just about halfway.
• After taking out the brownies, and letting them cool completely, you can start the whipped filling. Begin by setting a large bowl and the beaters into your freezer for a couple of minutes.
• Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on high untill it begins to thicken.
• Add the sugar, the vanilla, and the peppermint extract if desired. Beat the mixture untll, light and fluffy, and resembles whipped cream.
• Remove one brownie from pan, and set on a platter. Thickly cover it with whipped filling, then but the other brownie on top, cover that one too.
• Decorate top with shavened chocolate or mint leaves.
• ENJOY!

BROWNIE GANACHE TORTE

Steps:

• SPRAY bottom only of 10-inch springform pan with no-stick cooking spray. Mix graham cracker crumbs, toffee bits, brown sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter in medium bowl with fork until crumbs are coated. Press in bottom of buttered pan.
• HEAT heavy cream in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Stir in coffee. With wire whisk, stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Remove from heat. Place 1/4 cup chocolate mixture in small microwave-safe bowl; set aside for drizzle. Pour and carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over crust. Freeze 20 minutes.
• HEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Mix brownie mix, 6 tablespoons melted butter and water in large bowl; beat 50 strokes with spoon (mixture will be thick). In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Add to brownie mixture; beat with electric mixer on low speed just until blended, about 30 seconds (batter will appear lumpy).
• REMOVE crust from freezer. Spread batter over chocolate layer. Sprinkle almonds evenly over top.
• BAKE 45 to 60 minutes or until center is puffed and set and edges are firm (middle will be soft). DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool on wire rack 2 hours.
• RUN knife around side of pan; remove side. Microwave reserved chocolate mixture on HIGH (100% power) 10 to 15 seconds until desired drizzling consistency; drizzle over torte. To serve at room temperature, cool an additional hour. Or refrigerate until serving time. Top individual servings with unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.
• Tip: To toast chopped almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 325 degrees F. for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until light golden brown.

BROWNIE TART

Steps:

• Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan with removable sides. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a bowl set over simmering water. Add 2 cups of the chocolate chips, remove from the heat, and stir until the chocolate melts. Set aside to cool completely.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, sugar, coffee, and vanilla on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooled chocolate. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and the walnuts. Fold the flour mixture into the batter until just combined. Pour into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is puffed (the top may crack). The inside will still be very soft. Cool to room temperature before removing the sides of the tart pan.
• Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips with the heavy cream and drizzle on the tart.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudge-like brownies. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; cool completely. , In a bowl, stir the chocolate and butter until smooth. Spread over brownie layer; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, top with whipped topping. Decorate with sprinkle.

BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. In a small metal bowl set over barely simmering water melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips and the butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth. In a bowl whisk together the egg, the sugar, and the vanilla until the mixture is foamy, whisk in the chocolate mixture and a pinch of salt, whisking until the mixture is smooth, and fold in the flour, the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips, and the walnuts. Spoon the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly, and bake the torte in the middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Transfer the torte to a rack, let it cool for 10 minutes, and serve it warm, cut into wedges, with the ice cream.

INDULGENT BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Make brownies as directed on box for cakelike brownies in a 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. Trim sides if desired. Cut brownie crosswise into thirds; place one piece on serving plate.
• Spoon frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds; stir frosting until smooth.
• Pour 1/3 of the frosting over brownie piece on serving plate. Place another brownie piece on top; pour half of remaining frosting over second brownie piece. Top with remaining brownie piece; pour remaining frosting over top. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set. Garnish with chocolate curls. Store loosely covered.

WHITE CHOCOLATE+BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Dampen sides of an 8in tin and line with greaseproof paper.
• Put chocolate into a small pan, add 150ml of cream and heat gently until the chocolate has melted. Stir until smooth and pour into a bowl. Leave to cool.
• Break brownies into chunky pieces and put on the base of the tin. Pack down to make a dense base.
• Whip remaining cream until it makes peaks - fold in the chocolate mixture. Spoon into tin to cover brownies and level the chocolate mixture. Cover with tin foil and freeze overnight.
• Transfer the torte to the fridge about 45 mins before serving. Decorate with a light dusting of Cocoa Powder and strawberries just 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 ORANGE BROWNIE TART

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Unravel the shortcrust pastry sheet and use to line a 20cm tart tin. Press into the sides of the tin and loosely cut around the edges, leaving a little overhanging. Line the pastry with a scrunched-up piece of baking parchment, and fill with raw rice or baking beans. Bake for 15 mins, remove the paper and bake for another 5-10 mins until dry.
• While the pastry is cooking, put the butter and chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of just-simmering water and melt together, stirring often. When melted, remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly. Add a pinch of salt if your butter is unsalted.
• Whisk together the eggs and sugars briefly in a bowl until combined, then stir in the melted chocolate and butter. Sieve over the flour and fold in until just combined. Stir in the orange juice and zest.
• Trim the edges of the pastry tart with a serrated knife to neaten, and spoon the brownie mixture into the middle. Smooth over with the back of a spoon or spatula, and bake for a further 30-35 mins until the top forms a crust, and the filling is no longer wet but slightly wobbly.
• Leave to cool for 15 mins before removing from the tin if serving warm, or serve at room temperature. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche, and some more orange zest grated over. Keeps for 3 days in an airtight container.