RASPBERRY-CREAM CHOCOLATE TORTE

Raspberry-Cream Chocolate Torte image

This spectacular torte looks and tastes like it came from a European bakery. Although it takes some time to make, each step is actually very easy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/3 cups whole milk
FILLING:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; carefully remove paper. Cool completely., For filling, puree raspberries in a food processor. Strain, reserving juice and discarding seeds. Place juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into raspberry mixture., Trim edges from cake. Cut into four 7-1/2x4-1/2-in. rectangles. Place one rectangle on a serving platter; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining rectangle., For ganache, place chocolate chips and cream in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Cool until thickened, about 10 minutes. Spread over torte. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.