Impressive Strawberry Brownie Torte

Submitted by HokiesMom

"A very pretty dessert to serve that is pretty easy to make. Adopted from a clip out that showcased Borden's milk."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 torte
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• Brownies

• 1 (23 ounce) package brownie mix
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs

• Torte

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
• melted chocolate (optional)

directions

1. Grease or spray two 9-inch round cake pans and the line with parchment paper, extending paper up the sides of pans, then grease or spray paper.
2. Prepare brownie mix by adding 2 tbls water, canola oil, and the 2 eggs - mixing evenly. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
3. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until top springs back when touched.
4. Cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and water.
6. Beat in the pudding mix.
7. Chill for 5 minutes.
8. Fold in whipped topping.
9. Place one brownie layer on a serving plate and top with half each of the pudding mixture and strawberries then repeat with the 2nd layer.
10. Optional: drizzle top of cake with the melted chocolate to decorate a bit.
11. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Reviews

[Chef Jean]

What an impressive dessert, with just a little work!! Loved the chocolate and strawberries together and the creamy filling is delicious! I assembled the torte in a springform pan then let it chill for a few hours before taking it out. It helped keep the sides very even. Made for Think Pink 2010.