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Brownie Ganache Torte

9 Ratings
4 Comments
  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 4 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 16

Nobody will believe that this bakery-fancy cake starts with a brownie mix! MORE+ LESS-

Bake-Off® Contest 41, 2004
Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Ingredients

Crust

1 1/4
cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4
cup almond toffee bits
1
tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4
cup butter or margarine, melted

Chocolate Layer

1/2
cup heavy whipping cream
1
tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur or strong brewed coffee
1
cup semisweet chocolate chips

Filling

1
(18.4-oz.) box Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
6
tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3
tablespoons water
3
egg whites
1/2
cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted*

Topping

Unsweetened whipped cream, if desired

Steps

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  • 1
    Lightly butter bottom only of 10-inch springform pan or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, toffee bits, brown sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with fork until crumbs are coated. Press in bottom of buttered pan.
  • 2
    In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium-low heat until hot. Stir in liqueur. With wire whisk, stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Remove from heat. Place 1/4 cup chocolate mixture in small microwavable bowl; set aside for drizzle. Pour and carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over crust. Freeze 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, mix brownie mix, 6 tablespoons melted butter and the water; 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).
  • 4
    Remove crust from freezer. Spread batter over chocolate layer. Sprinkle almonds evenly over top.
  • 5
    Bake at 325°F. for 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.
  • 6
    Run knife around side of pan; remove side. Microwave reserved chocolate mixture on High for 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. If desired, top individual servings with unsweetened whipped cream.

Expert Tips

  • *To toast chopped almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 325°F. for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/16 of Recipe
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
150
% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
90mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
10g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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