Maple brickle nut torte

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packButter recipe cake mix
3Eggs
1teaspoonMaple extract
¼cupMargarine or butter softened
1cupWater
¾cupWalnuts; chopped finely
1tablespoonInstant chocolate flavor drink mix
1teaspoonInstant coffee
2tablespoonsWater; hot
cupPowdered sugar
¼cupHeath Bit's of Brickle
cupMargarine or butter; soften
8ouncesCool Whip; thawed
½cupPowdered sugar
Walnuts; whole or halves

Directions

PATTI - VDRJ67A

CAKE

FILLING

FROSTING

Grease and flour two 8" or 9" round cake pans. In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients, except nuts, until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed; fold in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 9" layers for 30-40 minutes; 8" layers for 35-45 minutes, at 325~. Cool 15 minutes in pans; loosen sides and remove from pans. Cool completely. In a small bowl, dissolve drink mix and instant coffee in hot water. Add powdered sugar, Bit's of Brickle and margarine; beat until fluffy. Slice cooled cake into 4 layers; gently spread ⅓ filling between each layer. Frosting: In small bowl, combine Cool Whip and powdered sugar.

Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish cake with whole or halves walnuts. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 1:41 PM

hours.

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