CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY TORTE

Chocolate Strawberry Torte image

The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients-chocolate and strawberries. -Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
STRAWBERRY FILLING:
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly., Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of each of the following: whipped topping and strawberry filling. Drizzle with half of the glaze. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.