Maple Mocha Brownie Torte

Submitted by Whisper

"I found this in a recipe book called Hometown Favorites from Pittsford NY. I haven't tried it yet, but wanted to post it here so I don't lose it. I looks like it should be delicious! I mean, you're combining chocolate and maple, 2 of my favorite tastes! Because I never made this, the prep time is a guess. Once I make it, I'll revise if necessary."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 (21 ounce) package brownie mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons maple flavoring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• brick chocolate (for chocolate curls) or walnuts, for decoration

directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, water and oil.
2. Stir until well blended, about 50 strokes.
3. Stir in walnuts.
4. Pour into two greased 9-inch round baking pans.
5. Bake in 350 degree F oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and cool completely.
7. In a bowl, beat cream and coffee granules until stiff peaks form.
8. Gradually beat in brown sugar, maple flavoring and vanilla.
9. Spread 1/2 cup over one brownie layer; top with second layer.
10. Spread remaining cream mixture over top and sides of torte.
11. Garnish with chocolate curls or walnuts.
12. Refrigerate.