Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Torte
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:96
- Calories per serving:420
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Torte
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:96
- Calories per serving:420
Devil's food and yellow cakes stack four layers tall with an unbelievably rich peanut butter ganache between layers.
Ingredient
Cake Batter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 3 lb 8.00 oz | 7 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Yellow Cake Mix (11152) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 3 lb 8.00 oz | 7 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Devil's Food Cake Mix (11112) | 5 lb | 1 box |
Peanut Butter Ganache
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 3 lb 4.00 oz | 6 cups |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 3 lb 4.00 oz | 8 3/4 cups |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 4 1/2 cups |
| Peanuts, dry roasted, coarsely chopped | 2.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Batter
Prepare both cake batters according to package directions.
Divide each cake batter into 2 parchment-lined full sheet pans each (4 lb 4 oz of batter in each of 4 pans).
Bake as directed below and allow to cool; freeze to improve handling.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
12-17 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
13-18 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Peanut Butter Ganache
Heat heavy cream to boiling in medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
Add hot cream to chocolate chips. Let stand 3 minutes. Stir briskly until smooth.
Add peanut butter to warm ganache and stir until smooth.
Set ganache over an ice bath and stir constantly until cool.
- Assembly
Place a yellow cake layer into bottom of full sheet pan lined with parchment paper and a 3-inch pan extender or cake frame.
Deposit 2 lb 4 oz peanut butter ganache on yellow cake layer. Spread evenly.
Place devil's food cake layer on top of ganache, firmly pressing cake into pan extender until it is even.
Deposit 2 lb 4 oz of peanut butter ganache onto devil's food cake layer, and spread evenly.
Repeat steps 1-4. Sprinkle chopped peanuts evenly over top of ganache of the finished torte.
Allow to chill 30 minutes. Place chilled torte onto full sheet cake board, remove pan extender and trim edges.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories420
- Total Fat22g
- Protein6g
- Total Carbohydrate48g
- Sugars30g
Servings: 96
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 420
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 10% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 30g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
