Malted Nutella and Biscoff Brownie Torte

This layered "Malted Nutella and Biscoff Brownie Torte" recipe is an eye catcher, and the perfect heavenly cake to serve at parties. You can add scoops of ice cream or whipped cream, to make this dessert recipe even better.

Nutella and Biscoff are European dessert spreads that can most often be found at grocery stores in the United States. For the brownie layer the ingredients you will need include butter, chopped unsweetened bakers chocolate, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour sifted, salt and baking soda. To start the brownie layer preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter and chocolate and stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla, flour, salt and baking soda. Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake for 23-25 minutes. This is a recipe that people will be raving about for a while.

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