4 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 box (22.5 ounces) brownie mix
3 egg whites
½ cup white granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons warm water
1 bag Dove Rich Dark Chocolate Hearts
1 cup whipped cream or topping
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with waxed paper; grease.
Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and press into bottom of pan.
Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions; spread over crumbs.
Bake until firm, approximately 35 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
50 minutes
Remove from oven to a wire rack; cool completely and remove from pan.
Whisk egg whites and sugar together in a bowl over simmering water until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat; using electric mixer, whip until fluffy and cooled.
Add butter one nugget at a time while continuing to beat.
Dissolve espresso powder in warm water.
Beat espresso into frosting.
Frost top and sides of cake.
Snip small corner of a resealable plastic bag; place whipped cream inside.
Pipe 3 rosettes around outside edges of cake.
Place a chocolate heart atop each rosette.
Place 8 chocolate hearts in a small resealable plastic bag.
Microwave until melted, about 15 seconds.
15 seconds
Cut a corner of the bag; randomly drizzle chocolate on dessert plates.
Place a cake wedge on each plate.