Best White Chocolate Coconut Torte Recipes

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CHERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE TORTE



Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte image

This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. -Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries., In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer., Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE



White Chocolate Coconut Cake image

This eye-catching cake is my own creation. The white "snowball" look makes it the perfect choice for a holiday celebration. -Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut, divided
3 egg whites
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2/3 cup vanilla or white chips
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, 3/4 cup cream of coconut and egg whites; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, chips, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons heavy cream and remaining cream of coconut; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted., Remove from the heat; stir in 1-1/2 cups coconut and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until mixture reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 32g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLUE VELVET COCONUT TORTE



Blue Velvet Coconut Torte image

This elegant and luscious Blue Velvet Coconut Torte is a welcome addition to any holiday buffet. Made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix, coconut and white chocolate.

Provided by Heather Baird

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 egg whites
2 oz white chocolate, melted
Liquid blue food color
2 1/2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Silver buttons and/or dragées
White chocolate snowflakes in assorted sizes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, buttermilk and egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in melted white chocolate. Add about 20 drops blue food color to batter; mix well. Scrape down bowl; mix again until no white streaks remain. Pour batter into pans. Bake as directed on cake mix box for 2 (9-inch) rounds. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  • Level each cake using large serrated knife or cake leveler. Cut each cake in half horizontally so there are four cake layers total. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for later use; use remaining frosting to fill and frost entire cake.
  • Press coconut onto top and sides of cake. Transfer reserved 1/2 cup frosting to decorating bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe rosettes around top edge of cake. Top each rosette with silver button. Press candy snowflakes standing upright into top of cake. Store cake loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WHITE CHOCOLATE-FUDGE TORTE - PILLSBURY 2006



White Chocolate-Fudge Torte - Pillsbury 2006 image

This is a rich and decadent dessert. A little bit goes a long ways with this recipe. This is a terrific dessert for dinner parties or even an alternative to a traditional cake. Please note the lack of flour in this recipe..in the end...you won't even miss it. ;) This does take alot of prep time, I recommend planning ahead on this one.

Provided by Johnsdeere

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h35m

Yield 16 pieces, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs
1 cup white chocolate chunks or 1 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted
1 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons white Creme de Cacao, if desired
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, if desired
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spary. In 3-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool Completely, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed 5 minutes or until triple in volume.
  • Fold eggs into cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. pour batter evenly into pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes (Cake edges will be set but, center will jiggle when moved). Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In heavy 1-quart saucepan, heat white chocolate and 3 Tablespoons of the whipping cream over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and, if desired, creme de cacao with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. While beating, slowly add white chocolate mixture, beating until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • In small bowl, beat remaining whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold into white chocolate mixture; if desired, fold in miniature chocolate chips. Spread topping over cake. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • To prepare sauce, drain raspberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 3/4 cup. In 1-quart saucepan, mix syrup mixture and cornstarch. Stir in jelly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and clear. Stir in raspberries. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Remove side of pan; leave torte on pan bottom. Serve dessert with sauce. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 34.8, Protein 6

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE



White Chocolate Mousse Torte image

I picked this recipe up last Christmas from a Christmas fair I went to with my mom. It is absolutely gorgeous and just melts in your mouth. A great treat for a dinner party dessert or to pass around as a little bite. Make it the night before and put it in the fridge for best results.

Provided by Delete_

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

225 g ginger biscuits, finely crushed
75 g butter
700 g good white chocolate
600 ml double cream
icing sugar or cocoa powder, to decorate
raspberries, to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Line the base of a 23cm (9 in) round spring form tin with greaseproof paper.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the biscuit crumbs. Press into prepared tin and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Break chocolate into small pieces and place in saucepan with half the cream. Heat very gently, stirring occasionally until almost smooth - be careful not to overheat as it will solidify again.
  • Pour into a bowl and cool for 15 mins or until just beginning to thicken. Stir occasionally.
  • Whip the remainder of the cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold into the cool chocolate mixture.
  • Pour over the biscuit base and chill for at least 3 hrs, preferably overnight. Sprinkle with icing sugar/cocoa powder, cut into squares and press a raspberry into the centre of each square.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-FUDGE TORTE



White Chocolate-Fudge Torte image

Start with a spectacularly rich flourless cake, then top with an over-the-top chocolate layer accented with tart-sweet raspberry-currant sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 oz. semisweet chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs
1 cup white chocolate chunks or white vanilla chips, melted
1 (8-oz.) container whipping cream
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons white crème de cacao, if desired
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, if desired
1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Cool 35 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs in small bowl at high speed for 5 minutes or until triple in volume. Fold eggs into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into sprayed pan.
  • Bake at 400°F. for 15 to 20 minutes. Cake edges will be set but center will jiggle when moved. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until firm.
  • Heat white chocolate and 3 tablespoons whipping cream in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and crème de cacao until smooth. While beating, slowly add white chocolate mixture until smooth. In chilled small bowl, beat remaining whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into white chocolate mixture. Fold in miniature chocolate chips. Spread over cake. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour or overnight.
  • To prepare sauce, drain raspberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 3/4 cup. In small saucepan, combine syrup mixture and cornstarch; mix well. Add jelly; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and clear. Stir in raspberries. Refrigerate until cold. Serve sauce with dessert. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 38 g

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