CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM TORTE

Chocolate Sour Cream Torte image

This elegant cake is sure to evoke stunned "wows" from guests. Create toppings to fit the occasion; it lends itself perfectly to any garnish at all. -Karen Rames, Hickory Hills, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
FROSTING:
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2/3 cup sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla., Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine the sour cream, milk and yogurt; add to the shortening mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating well after each addition., Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. Add the batter., Bake at 350° for 18-22 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 frosting, in a large bowl, combine sour cream and sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a third of the frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.