TOFFEE BAR BROWNIE TORTE

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Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.-Megan Byers, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups butter, cubed
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 cups sugar
8 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING AND FROSTING:
1/4 cup instant espresso powder
4 teaspoons boiling water
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) toffee bits

Steps:

  • Grease three 9-in. round baking pans and line with parchment; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring often. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, vanilla and chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Pour into prepared pans., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 24-28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in boiling water. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons espresso liquid; beat until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1 cup for filling; refrigerate remaining mixture for frosting., In another large bowl, combine cheese, salt, and remaining confectioners' sugar, vanilla and espresso liquid; beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Fold in reserved whipped cream mixture., Place 1 brownie layer on a serving plate; spread with half the filling. Repeat layers. Top with third brownie layer; frost top and sides of torte with chilled whipped cream mixture. Sprinkle toffee bits over top and sides of torte. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101 calories, Fat 85g fat (48g saturated fat), Cholesterol 303mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

EBUZOME CHIAMAKA
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This toffee bar brownie torte is a must-try for any baker. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will be a hit at any party or gathering.


Hasan Mahamed
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This toffee bar brownie torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dessert that will wow your guests.


Rafael Pena
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I've made this toffee bar brownie torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks.


Sankalpa Chamithra
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This toffee bar brownie torte is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. The brownie layer is moist and chocolatey, and the toffee topping is sweet and crunchy. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Yassine Jawadi
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this toffee bar brownie torte without any problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. The torte turned out perfectly and it was a hit at my party.


Selenas Mom
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This toffee bar brownie torte was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was rich and decadent, and the toffee topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Bobbie Daugherty
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I made this torte for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Razeq Durrani
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I substituted chopped walnuts for the pecans in the toffee topping and it turned out great! The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the torte.


Temo ADOEV
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This toffee bar brownie torte was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone at my party raved about it. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.


Ghumman86
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I'm not a huge fan of toffee, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The toffee topping was actually really good, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate brownie layer. This torte was a real crowd-pleaser.


Haluni Kelebi
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The toffee bar brownie torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best brownie he'd ever had. I would recommend using a little less sugar in the toffee topping next time.


Parmesh Tharu
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This toffee bar brownie torte was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert


Rubel Mia
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! The brownie layer was moist and chocolatey, and the toffee topping was sweet and crunchy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Nisan Rana
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This toffee bar brownie torte was a hit at my party! It was so rich and decadent, and the toffee topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.