Brownie Torte

This torte is delicious and very rich with a brownie-like texture studded with walnuts and topped with a chocolate glaze.

• Calories: 391 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup light corn syrup.

Step 3

Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted.

Step 4

Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs, and stir until blended.

Step 5

Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla , flour, and nuts.

Step 6

Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until center springs back when touched.

Step 7

Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then place on a cooling rack.

Step 8

To Make Glaze: Combine chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and corn syrup in pan. Stir over low heat till chocolate chips are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Step 9

Frost tops and sides of torte. Chill until set. Garnish with sliced strawberries.