Toffee Butter Torte with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Health score
1%
Toffee Butter Torte with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
170 min.
16
479kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Toffee Butter Torte topped with rich Chocolate Ganache Frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering, or simply a treat for yourself. With its layers of moist, buttery cake and a luscious chocolate ganache, this torte is sure to impress your family and friends.

The combination of semisweet chocolate and whipping cream creates a velvety frosting that envelops the cake, while the toffee bits add a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite. Each slice is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a truly irresistible dessert. Plus, the addition of Pirouette cookies as a garnish elevates the presentation, turning this cake into a showstopper.

With a total preparation time of just 170 minutes, you can easily whip up this impressive dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. Serving 16 people, it's perfect for sharing, ensuring that everyone gets a taste of this heavenly creation. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • cups semi chocolate chips 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 
  • oz toffee chips ()
  • serving grands flaky refrigerator biscuits 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray bottoms and sides of two 9- or 8-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Refrigerate layers about 45 minutes for easier handling.
  3. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until cream is hot. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes or until cool. Stir just until mixture is thick enough to spread but is still glossy.
  4. Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. Reserve 1 top layer.
  5. Place 1 cake layer bottom, cut side up, on serving plate.
  6. Spread with thin layer of frosting; sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the toffee bits. Repeat with 2 more layers.
  7. Place reserved layer on top, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting.
  8. Sprinkle remaining toffee bits on top of cake.
  9. Garnish with pirouette cookies. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein3.45%
Fat50.55%
Carbs46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.19
Glycemic Load
5.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8165218085051%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.56kcal
23.93%
Fat:26.98g
41.51%
Saturated Fat:16.15g
100.92%
Carbohydrates:55.24g
18.41%
Net Carbohydrates:52.13g
18.96%
Sugar:36.4g
40.45%
Cholesterol:41.98mg
13.99%
Sodium:269.95mg
11.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:29.02mg
9.68%
Protein:4.14g
8.28%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.85%
Copper:0.45mg
22.45%
Phosphorus:206.55mg
20.66%
Magnesium:65.01mg
16.25%
Iron:2.88mg
16.02%
Fiber:3.11g
12.44%
Calcium:108.88mg
10.89%
Vitamin A:509.67IU
10.19%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.72%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.07%
Potassium:236.52mg
6.76%
Selenium:4.7µg
6.71%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.48%
Folate:24.57µg
6.14%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.85%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.53%
Vitamin K:4.67µg
4.45%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.41%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.38%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.33%