BLACK FOREST TORTE

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This recipe is simple, delicious, and easy to make. The torte can be made into a multi or single layer desert. The chocolate cake and cherry topping will warm the heart and body.

Provided by bluefire8

Categories Dessert

Time 53m

Yield 1 torte, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1 cup water (as directed on cake mix)
1/4 cup oil (as directed on cake mix)
2 -3 eggs (as directed on cake mix)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, drained and chilled, reserving 1/2 cup of sauce
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare and bake cake mix as package directs for two 9 inch round layers.
Remove from pans, cool thoroughly.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt chips and condensed milk, cook until mixture thickens.
Cool chocolate mixture for 20 minutes.
Combine cherries, cherry sauce, and almond extract.
For a layered torte, place one layer on a serving plate.
With a sharp knife, remove crust from top layer to within 1/2 inch of edge.
Top this layer with half of the chocolate and cherry mixtures.
Place other layer over this layer and add the remaining chocolate and cherry mixtures.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.8, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 836.2, Carbohydrate 146.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 86.5, Protein 14.2