CHOCOLATE TORTE

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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

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.