DECADENT CHOCOLATE TORTE
An eye-catching, four-layer cake features toffee, white chocolate, cream cheese and rich glaze.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Line bottoms only of two 13x9-inch pans with foil or waxed paper; spray with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Add cake mix, water and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Place half the batter (about 2 1/2 cups) in each pan. Spread batter slightly higher in corners than at the center.
- Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Run knife around edges of pans to loosen cakes if necessary. Turn each cake upside down onto clean kitchen towel each sprinkled with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; carefully remove foil. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup of the whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and 2 tablespoons whipping cream on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer; stir until chips are melted. Stir melted chips into cream cheese mixture. Add whipped cream and toffee candy to mixture; stir until well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Trim edges of cakes to make even. Cut each cake in half lengthwise. If necessary, trim top of layers to make flat surface. Place 1 cake piece on serving platter; spread with one-third of the filling (about 3/4 cup). Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake piece. Gently press in sides to straighten; if necessary, trim sides until even. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In medium microwavable bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in remaining glaze ingredients until well blended. Reserve 3/4 cup of the glaze for garnish; cover and let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until thick enough to pipe. Meanwhile, microwave remaining glaze on High about 10 seconds or until slightly warm and spreading consistency. Spread over top of torte, letting some drip down sides. Refrigerate torte about 30 minutes or until glaze is set.
- Spoon reserved 3/4 cup glaze into decorating bag fitted with small star tip. Pipe decorative border around top edges of torte. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Torte can be made 2 days ahead; wrap sides tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Let cake stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHOCOLATE TORTE
Mom's three-layer chocolate torte was always perfect with it's delicious whipped cream filling and a yummy chocolate frosting. Making this from scratch cake is well worth the effort, just ask any chocolate lover! -Genny Monchamp, Redding, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Whisk cocoa and water until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture. Beat until smooth. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks., In a bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form. Chill until firm., In a saucepan, melt chips and butter over medium heat; stir in cream. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar. Chill for at least 1 hour or until completely cooled. Beat with electric mixer to achieve spreadable consistency. , Spread half of the filling over one cake layer; top with second layer and remaining filling. Top with third layer; frost top and sides of cake. Chill for 2 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 857 calories, Fat 48g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 105g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHOCOLATE/WHIPPING CREAM TORTE
Special occasions call for extraordinary desserts like this impressive-looking torte. It may take some time to prepare but the smiles on the faces of family and friends makes it all worth it! -Rita Futral, Starkville, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 22 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. , In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add the eggs, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture; beat on low speed just until combine. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients to creamed mixture until just combined. , Pour into three greased and floured 8- or 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, beat cream in a chilled small bowl until soft peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add whipped cream, beat until smooth. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; top with about 1/2 cup filling. Repeat four times. Top with remaining cake layer. Cover and refrigerate., For frosting, melt butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream and vanilla; mix well. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over top and sides of cake. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE
Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. -Edith Holmstrom, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in cream. , Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with a fourth of the chocolate. Repeat layers 3 times. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE TORTE
This rich, creamy chocolate torte makes a decadent holiday or special occasion dessert. Creamy cheese layer, topped with a chocolate pudding layer, topped with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and almonds, all inside a pecan crust. Delicious!
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13x2-inch pan.
- In small bowl, mix crust ingredients, and press into pan.
- Bake until lightly browned (15 minutes).
- Cool completely.
- Beat ingredients for 1st layer until creamy, and spread over cooled crust.
- Combine ingredients for 2nd layer and mix thoroughly.
- Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Cover with remaining cool whip.
- Sprinkle with almonds and chocolate to garnish, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, cut torte into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 302.8, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.3, Protein 4.7
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