QUICK COFFEE TORTE

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This dessert completes the meal. It really hits the spot.-Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 frozen pound cake (10-3/4 ounces), thawed
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Grated chocolate, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and coffee. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and rum extract. Cool slightly., Split cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Brush with about 1 tablespoon coffee mixture; spread with 1 cup whipped topping. Repeat layers. Brush remaining coffee mixture over cut side of remaining cake layer; place coffee side down over topping. Spread remaining whipped topping over top of torte. Garnish with grated chocolate if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.