MOCHA CREAM TORTE

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My guests never guess that this impressive chocolate dessert relies on a packaged cake mix. Mocha flavor and cream cheese frosting make it special. -Mary Lonse, Chatfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon mocha-flavored coffee drink mix
1 package dark chocolate cake mix (regular size)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons mocha-flavored coffee drink mix
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, walnuts and drink mix; press into prepared pans. , Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over prepared crusts. Bake according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Remove waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sour cream and drink mix until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. , Place one cake layer, crunchy side up, on a serving plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining layers and frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

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