Cappuccino Torte

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Cappuccino Torte

Average Rating: 4.2

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 65 min. + chilling
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

  • GANACHE:
  • 2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup

  • CAPPUCCINO BUTTERCREAM:
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

  • COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate curls, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Chill.
  • 2. For ganache, place chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Add butter and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  • 3. For buttercream, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2-5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in dissolved coffee. Cool to room temperature.
  • 4. In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in cooked sugar mixture. Beat on high for 2 minutes or until fluffy and light caramel-colored. Beat in cooled chocolate until blended. Spread over ganache layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • 5. Several hours before serving, prepare coffee whipped cream. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cream and coffee; stir until coffee is dissolved. Beat in remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • 6. Carefully run a knife around edge of springform pan to loosen; remove sides. Frost top of torte with whipped cream; garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 764 calories, 58g fat (36g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.