Mocha Walnut Bars With Dark Chocolate Ganache Recipes

MOCHA GANACHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl, set aside
• Put the heavy cream into a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until boiling. If you don't have a microwave you can bring to a boil in a saucepan on the stove.
• Once the cream is boiling stir in the instant coffee if you want to make mocha ganache. If you want plain ganache leave out the coffee.
• Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for about 5 minutes so that the chocolate melts.
• Using a whisk slowly stir the chocolate until it has completely mixed with the cream. If there are any lumps of un-melted chocolate you can microwave for a few seconds (no more than 10 seconds at a time) to melt it completely.
• Stir in the corn syrup and 0.5-1 teaspoons of extract of your choice. Allow to cool before using as a filling or frosting. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

MOCHA BARS

Steps:

• Mix cake mix, pudding, milk and eggs in large bowl.
• Bake in 13x9 pan according to box directions. The cake may take an extra 5-10 minutes.
• Whip butter, peanut butter together. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, the mixture will be crumbly. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the icing is fluffy and spreadable.
• Cut cake into 20 or 24 squares. Frost all sides and roll in crushed peanuts.
• Variation: add heath bits to the crushed peanuts. Gives an extra crunch!

DEEP DARK MOCHA TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour. Make and cool cakes as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Refrigerate layers about 45 minutes for easier handling.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, stir granulated sugar, rum and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Cool completely.
• In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed just until blended, adding enough milk for spreading consistency; set aside.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat ganache ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
• Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Brush about 1 tablespoon of the rum mixture over cut side of each layer; let stand 1 minute to soak into cake. Fill each layer with about 2/3 cup filling. Spread ganache over side and top of torte. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

MOCHA NANAIMO BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bain-marie, melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.
• Stir in the egg and keep stirring for a minute until the mix thickens.
• Remove the bowl from heat.
• Add the graham cracker crumbs, the almonds (chopped finely), and the coconut flakes.
• When well mixed, pour into an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan and flatten until you get an even layer.
• Cream the custard powder, softened butter, cream, and instant coffee until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• Pour mixture on top of the crust and spread it until you get an even layer.
• In a bain marie, slowly melt the chocolate and the butter.
• Cool it down a little bit then pour it over middle layer.
• Chill the bars for at least 3 hours.
• Cut them into 9 even squares and sprinkle each one with cocoa powder.
• Enjoy!