Macadamia Fudge Torte Recipes

MACADAMIA FUDGE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray a 9" or 10" springform pan with Pam.
• In a small saucepan, combine condensed milk and chocolate chips.
• Heat on med-low setting til chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon and oil until crumbly.
• Place pears in a blender and blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the cake mix mixture, pears and eggs.
• (The rest of the cake is used for the topping.) Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened, then at med speed for 2 minutes.
• Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
• Drop chocolate chip mixture by spoonfuls over the batter.
• Stir nuts and water into remaining cake mix mixture blending well, and sprinkle over batter.
• Bake 45-50 minutes or until top springs back lightly when touched in center.
• (Be careful not to overbake or cake will be dry.) Cool 10 minutes.
• Remove side of pan and cool.
• Combine butterscotch topping and milk in saucepan over med-low heat heat for 3-4 minutes or until well blended, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, spoon about 2 tablespoons of warm sauce on to plate and top with wedge of torte.

VANILLA-MACADAMIA NUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch-square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
• Grease foil with butter.
• Butter sides of 3-quart heavy-duty saucepan.
• Combine sugar, coconut milk and 1/2 cup butter in prepared saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils.
• Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan, making sure the bottom of the thermometer does not touch bottom of pan.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate without stirring, until thermometer registers 238° F., softball stage (about 15 minutes).
• Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in morsels until melted and smooth. Stir in marshmallow crème, nuts, vanilla and coconut extracts until well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan; cool for 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
• Lift from pan; remove foil.
• Cut into 48 pieces.
• Store tightly covered.

MACADAMIA FUDGE TORTE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 or 10-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally.2. In large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon and oil blend at low speed for 20 to 30 seconds or until crumbly. (Mixture will be dry.)3. Place pears in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade cover and blend until smooth.4. In another large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the cake mix mixture, pureed pears and eggs beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Spread batter evenly in sprayed pan. Drop filling by spoonfuls over batter. Stir nuts and water into remaining cake mix mixture. Sprinkle over filling.5. Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cool 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled.6. In small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until well blended, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, spoon 2 tablespoons warm sauce onto each serving plate top with wedge of torte. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt and garnish with chocolate curls.High Altitude (above 3500 feet): Add 1/3 cup flour to dry cake mix. Bake as directed above.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe * Calories: 460 * Calories from Fat: 140 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 16 g 25% * Saturated Fat: 4 g 20% * Cholesterol: 35 mg 12% * Sodium: 490 mg 20% * Total Carbohydrate: 73 g 24% * Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12% * Sugars: 49 g * Protein: 5 g * Vitamin A: 2% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 6% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 1/2 Fruit, 3 Fat or 5 Carbohydrate, 3 FatSee Cook's Note: Testing For Doneness