If you are looking for a quick, easy yet decadent (fool em all) dessert, this one’s calling your name. I have made this before and it turns out wonderfully. I have had a packed schedule all week and while I would love to make a torte from scratch, it just wasn’t going to happen today. So improvising let me here:
Dark Chocolate Brownie Torte with Chocolate Ganache
Brownies:
- 1 Box Dark Chocolate Brownie mix – 8″ size (I used Ghirardelli)
- Oil, Eggs and Water as called for on box
- Zest of 1 Orange
Prepare 8″ round cake pan with cooking spray. Follow baking directions for fudge-like brownies and bake. When done, remove and let cool for 10 minutes then remove brownie from pan to serving dish. Prepare ganache.
Ganache:
- 1 Bar (4 oz) Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into small pieces (60% cacao)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Place chocolate in small bowl and microwave in small.
Microwave cream uncovered on high until boiling. Pour over chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, the ganache will thicken. Pour evenly over torte. (You can heat on the stove top as well)
Allow torte to cool completely (or you will need a spoon!) Garnish with orange peel if desired.
Of course, I had already tossed the orange peel when I got to this step, so no decor!
I had a piece.. and it was YUMMY!
While I’m not a chocolate fan that really does look insanely good!
I love using box mixes as a starting point especially brownie mixes! I’ve never had any one tell that it wasn’t 100% from scratch! I do think cakes mixes need a little more help.
Btw, I FINALLY remembered to by the stuff for your blondies! I’m hoping to bake a batch this weekend.
~ingrid
Thanks! A lot of times I think box mixes result in cakes that hold up better too – especially when you just want a pretty one… I have no pride when it comes to shortcuts!
what do you do with the orange zest, it’s listed as an ingredient but then not in the recipe