BLUE-RIBBON PEANUT BUTTER TORTE
Carol Wilson of Ancho, New Mexico claimed Grand Prize in the Taste of Home Recipe Box Contest with this impressive three-layer cake. Open to cooks nationwide, this "Blue-Ribbon Dessert" competition was sponsored by Taste of Home Cooking School.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Grease three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla., Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans (pans will have a shallow fill)., Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, bring cream and brown sugar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and peanut butter until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, beat cream and remaining confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture., Spread filling between layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with chopped candy bars and peanuts. Store in the refrigerator.
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Alina Simon
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this torte to anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate.
Phill Olley
[email protected]This torte is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before I needed it, and it was perfect.
Chandupa Dulanja
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to hold together, but I eventually got it.
Shanta Henderson
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Lennox Sotewu
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed this torte. The peanut butter filling is so good.
Zeshan Sajjad
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Donna McCabe
[email protected]The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch to this torte. It's so rich and decadent.
Md Ibrahim Ghazi
[email protected]I love the peanut butter filling in this torte. It's so smooth and creamy.
Methuli Poni
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Aliyan Nabi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to hold together. I ended up adding a little extra butter, and that helped.
Raja kaami
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a semisweet chocolate ganache instead of a milk chocolate ganache.
Mohamed Hashi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I loved this torte. The peanut butter flavor is subtle, and the chocolate ganache really balances it out.
Atlantis LCB
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make, and it looks so impressive when it's finished. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.
Krishna Bista
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible.
zulfiqar alishah
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my last dinner party! The peanut butter filling is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.