Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate; needless to say, this flavor combo is a perfect match. This brownie torte is gooey and soft, and has enough coffee flavor to notice it on your first bite.
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Prep Time35 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Servings: 9-in torte
Author: Maria Corcuera
Ingredients
Brownie torte
1/2Cupunsalted butter
4ounces113 g unsweetened chocolate, in chunks
3largeeggsroom temperature
1 3/4Cupgranulated sugar
1/4Cupinstant coffee powder
1/4Cupwarm water
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1Cupall-purpose flour
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1Cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
1/2Cupheavy whipping creamwarm
2teaspoonsinstant coffee powder
8ounces1 package cream cheese, softened
1Cuppowdered sugarsifted
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonCocoa powder for garnishoptional
Instructions
Coffee Brownie
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of a 9-in round cake pan with parchment paper and grease and dust the sides with butter and cocoa powder
Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave for 40 seconds and stir. If necessary microwave additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until smooth
1/2 Cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, 4 ounces (113.4 g) 113 g unsweetened chocolate, in chunks
Combine butter and chocolate mix with eggs, sugar, coffee powder, water and vanilla, until well combined. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in chocolate chips
3 large eggs, 1 3/4 Cup (350 g) granulated sugar, 1/4 Cup (59.1 g) instant coffee powder, 1/4 Cup (59.1 ml) warm water, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 Cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt, 1 Cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour mix into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 min. Toothpick inserted in the middle should come out with smudges and crumbs, but not wet. Remove from oven and let cool completely
Topping
Combine cream and coffee powder until coffee granules dissolve, and refrigerate. It needs to be completely cooled before using
1/2 Cup (118.3 ml) heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute)