Best 8 Indulgent Brownie Torte Recipes

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Preparing an indulgent brownie torte is an art form that requires careful selection of ingredients and precise execution of techniques. This rich and utterly decadent dessert promises a symphony of flavors and textures, from the velvety smoothness of the brownie base to the rich, decadent ganache topping. The end result is a masterpiece that's perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROWNIE TORTE



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My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to serve it at Christmastime on an antique platter surrounded by ornaments for decoration. -Candace McClure, Brookville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BROWNIE TORTE



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This torte is delicious and very rich with a brownie-like texture studded with walnuts and topped with a chocolate glaze.

Provided by WILDFLOWER12

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Torte Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 98.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

INDULGENT BROWNIE TORTE



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Triple your chocolate pleasure with three layers of frosted brownies topped with chocolate curls.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box (for cakelike brownies)
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Chocolate curls, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 66 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Perfectly squidgy brownies every time.

Provided by rachelbbridge

Time 1h

Yield Makes Brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

120g of good quality Dark Chocolate (
200g of Butter
3 Medium Eggs
400g of Caster Sugar
165g Plain Flour
20g Cocoa Powder
1tsp of Baking Powder
3tsp Vanilla Extract (or Vanilla Paste)
60g bar of White Chocolate (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gasmark 6.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together over hot water (can be melted in the microwave if you're in a hurry).
  • Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract/paste, add to the melted chocolate and butter, mix.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder, then fold into the rest of the mix.
  • Add the chopped white chocolate pieces and pour into a lined and greased baking tray.
  • Cook for 22 minutes (the knife should come out clean when cooked), allow to cool, cut into 12 and serve.

BROWNIE TORTE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Walnut     Potluck     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
coffee ice cream as an accompaniment

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.

BROWNIE TORTE



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This is a rich chocolate dessert that is so simple to make, looks impressive and tastes divine. The original recipe came from the Betty Crocker site. The hour cooling time is not included in the prep time shown.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (21 1/4 ounce) box chocolate chunk brownie mix or 1 (21 1/4 ounce) box triple chocolate chunk brownie mix
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container pour & frost chocolate frosting
1 (8 ounce) bag toffee pieces, like heath (*) or 1 (8 ounce) bag Skor candy bars (*)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 67.9, Sodium 107.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 17.1, Protein 2.5

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TORTE



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One rainy day, with nothing on hand but a box of brownie mix, I decided to experiment..the result this easy yummy torte! People will think you spent hours creating this beautiful 4 layer torte, but really ou only spent 1. The thick brownie contrasts beautifully with the mint whipped filling making a perfect dessert!

Provided by Crunchycookie23

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (21 ounce) box plain chocolate brownie mix (or extra chewy if desired)
1 egg (as directed on brownie mix)
1/4 cup water (as directed on brownie mix)
1/3 cup oil (as directed on brownie mix)
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (plus more to taste)
2 teaspoons peppermint extract (plus more to taste) (optional)

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 259.3, Carbohydrate 64.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.5

STRAWBERRY BROWNIE TORTE



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For this decadent torte layers of fudgy brownies are topped with a rich vanilla pudding filling and fresh strawberries.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (19.5 ounce) package Pillsbury® Brownie Classics Traditional Fudge Brownie Mix
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
½ cup cold water
1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (4 ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1 quart fresh strawberries, cleaned hulled and halved
¼ cup Smucker's® Chocolate Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round layer cake pans. Line with wax paper, extending up sides of pans; grease wax paper.
  • Prepare brownie mix as package directs for cake-like brownies; pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Cool.
  • In large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and water; beat in pudding. Chill 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Place one brownie layer on serving plate. Top with half each of pudding mixture and strawberries. Repeat layers. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.8 calories, Carbohydrate 99.6 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 444.8 mg, Sugar 76.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the brownie torte will be. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the torte tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the torte in a water bath. This will help to prevent the torte from cracking.
  • Let the torte cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Serve the torte at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to develop fully.

Conclusion:

This indulgent brownie torte is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious. With its moist center and fudgy crust, this torte is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Remember to follow the tips above for the best results. Enjoy!

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