To supplement my apology, I am sharing with you a fudgy, chocolatey, and out-of-this-world delicious brownie mousse torte. I made this cake on Father's Day (this is embarrassing.... that was a long time ago), and my dad basically cried from joy. He is the biggest chocoholic I know, and he was so very happy with this cake. This sinful torte consists of a dark chocolate brownie "crust," which is topped by a fluffy whipped egg chocolate mixture. This is baked until fragrant and delicious, then topped with a drizzle of MORE chocolate, and (if you're feeling fancy) chocolate jimmies. This is chocolate on chocolate on chocolate. You just can't escape.
This is rich and over-the-top and anti-bikini.... but SO worth it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. This dessert is surprisingly easy, and you can easily use brownie mix, making it even easier. You really have no excuses. Make this! Then you can do what I did and do the NFL Cheerleader Workout to burn it off. This chocolate is definitely worth working up a sweat over. Do it do it doooo it. Peer pressure. :)
Brownie Mousse Torte
Adapted from Sweet Treats & More
Yields: one 10 inch round cake
1 box Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix (or homemade to fit a 13x9 pan)
Eggs, water, and oil called for on brownie box
1 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 eggs
1/3 cup white sugar
Topping: more chocolate chips and chocolate jimmies (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan, and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper. In a medium bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to directions, then pour the batter into the springform pan. Set aside for now.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the whipping cream and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and melted. Take off the heat and let cool slightly while you prepare the rest.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly pour in the melted chocolate and cream mixture. Beat until combined, then pour on top of the brownie batter in the springform pan.
Bake for about 1 hour, until cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean except for a few moist crumbs. Let cake cool COMPLETELY before opening the springform pan!
Once ready to serve, melt some chocolate chips, drizzle on top of the torte, and top with chocolate jimmies. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you are feeling extra sinful. :)
ALSO, something else that I have realized... it's not that I don't bake often. That is totally not my problem. My problem is I bake at work, or when I get home dog-tired after work, and I can't/don't take pictures. Unless you count Instagram. So, I have decided that every once in a while, when I do a real post, I will also include links to recipes I have made and not documented. More recipes for everyone! I am gonna tag this as Recipe Roundup, just to keep track of them. :)
Recipe Roundup
- Popcorn Rice Krispie Treats: I made these in a 13x9 pan instead of a Bundt... still, so good! My nanny kids loved them! My only comment is you should really pick out the unpopped kernels before you mix everything together... those really hurt if you bite on them without expecting.
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Banana Bites: Probably the easiest snack ever, but my kiddos went crazy over this! Instead of dipping the banana slices in chocolate though, I just melted some chocolate in a ziploc and drizzled some on top.
- Oreo Poke Cake: Easiest cake ever! A little messy, but even little H, who is 4, could help me without a problem. This looks really cute with crushed Oreo chunks on top.
- Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Squares: Quick and delicious breakfast for the kids. I added an extra banana to use them up, and added some white ap flour to make up for it.
This is rich and over-the-top and anti-bikini.... but SO worth it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. This dessert is surprisingly easy, and you can easily use brownie mix, making it even easier. You really have no excuses. Make this! Then you can do what I did and do the NFL Cheerleader Workout to burn it off. This chocolate is definitely worth working up a sweat over. Do it do it doooo it. Peer pressure. :)
Brownie Mousse Torte
Adapted from Sweet Treats & More
Yields: one 10 inch round cake
1 box Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix (or homemade to fit a 13x9 pan)
Eggs, water, and oil called for on brownie box
1 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 eggs
1/3 cup white sugar
Topping: more chocolate chips and chocolate jimmies (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan, and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper. In a medium bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to directions, then pour the batter into the springform pan. Set aside for now.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the whipping cream and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and melted. Take off the heat and let cool slightly while you prepare the rest.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly pour in the melted chocolate and cream mixture. Beat until combined, then pour on top of the brownie batter in the springform pan.
Bake for about 1 hour, until cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean except for a few moist crumbs. Let cake cool COMPLETELY before opening the springform pan!
Once ready to serve, melt some chocolate chips, drizzle on top of the torte, and top with chocolate jimmies. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you are feeling extra sinful. :)
ALSO, something else that I have realized... it's not that I don't bake often. That is totally not my problem. My problem is I bake at work, or when I get home dog-tired after work, and I can't/don't take pictures. Unless you count Instagram. So, I have decided that every once in a while, when I do a real post, I will also include links to recipes I have made and not documented. More recipes for everyone! I am gonna tag this as Recipe Roundup, just to keep track of them. :)
Recipe Roundup
- Popcorn Rice Krispie Treats: I made these in a 13x9 pan instead of a Bundt... still, so good! My nanny kids loved them! My only comment is you should really pick out the unpopped kernels before you mix everything together... those really hurt if you bite on them without expecting.
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Banana Bites: Probably the easiest snack ever, but my kiddos went crazy over this! Instead of dipping the banana slices in chocolate though, I just melted some chocolate in a ziploc and drizzled some on top.
- Oreo Poke Cake: Easiest cake ever! A little messy, but even little H, who is 4, could help me without a problem. This looks really cute with crushed Oreo chunks on top.
- Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Squares: Quick and delicious breakfast for the kids. I added an extra banana to use them up, and added some white ap flour to make up for it.
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