CHOCOLATE TORTE
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
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
CHOCOLATE GLAZED CHOCOLATE TART
A triple layer of crumbly crust, a truffle-like interior, and an almost patent-leather-shiny glaze make this tart the chicest take on chocolate we've come across in a long time.
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Bake Valentine's Day Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Stir together all ingredients and press evenly onto bottom and 3/4 inch up side of tart pan. Bake until firm, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack 15 to 20 minutes
- Make filling:
- Bring cream to a boil, then pour over chocolate in a bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir until smooth. Whisk together eggs, vanilla, and salt in another bowl, then stir into melted chocolate.
- Pour filling into cooled crust. Bake until filling is set about 3 inches from edge but center is still wobbly, 20 to 25 minutes. (Center will continue to set as tart cools.) Cool completely in pan on rack, about 1 hour.
- Make glaze:
- Bring cream to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in chocolate until smooth. Stir in corn syrup, then warm water
- Pour glaze onto tart, then tilt and rotate tart so glaze coats top evenly. Let stand until glaze is set, about 1 hour.
CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE
Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. -Edith Holmstrom, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in cream. , Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with a fourth of the chocolate. Repeat layers 3 times. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BEST CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE
How do you make already delicious chocolate cake even more decadent? By adding a heavenly raspberry filling and a lovely chocolate drizzle. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Line three 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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 frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt chips and butter over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the preserves, sugar and liqueur; beat until stiff peaks form., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup filling. Top with another cake layer and spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with another cake layer, 1/2 cup filling and remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake., For drizzle, place chips and butter in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Place mixture in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe a lattice design over top of cake, allowing some drizzle to drape down the sides. Decorate with chocolate curls and raspberries as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ELEGANT CHOCOLATE ANGEL TORTE
Impress your company with this beautiful torte. Delicious chocolate angel food cake layered with a strawberry whipped cream mixture. Cooking time may vary depending on the angel food cake mix you have.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make strawberry puree, mash 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (or frozen strawberries thawed) in blender or food processor. Cover, blend until smooth. Puree should measure 1 cup.
- Move oven rack to lowest position.
- Sift cocoa over contents of cake flour packet, stir to blend. Proceed with mixing cake as directed on package. Bake and cool as directed for 10-inch tube pan. Carefully run knife along side of pan to loosen cake; remove rom pan. Using a serrated knife, slice cake horizontally into four layers.
- Prepare whipped toppying mix as directed on package, using 1 cup nonfat milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in strawberry puree.
- Place bottom cake layer on serving plate; spread with 1/4 of topping. Set next cake layer on top; spread with 1/4 of topping. Continue layering cake and topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice cake with sharp serrated knife, cutting with gentle sawing motions. Serve sliced cake with strawberry garnishes. Cover; refrigerate leftover cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 210, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.5, Protein 3.5
ELEGANT CHOCOLATE TORTE
A tender, four layer chocolate cake has a yummy pudding-like filling. Instead of the whipped cream frosting, you could use chocolate-flavored whipped topping." From Taste of Home.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring often.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with syrup and water. Beat just until combined.
- Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
- Cut each cake in half horizontally. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake. In a mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients until stiff peaks form; spread or pipe over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 514.5, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.7, Protein 7.5
STRAWBERRY-CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TORTE
I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version. -Christine McCullough, Auburn, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine strawberries and 1 teaspoon sugar. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate strawberries and whipped cream, covered, until assembly., Preheat oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on paper; set aside. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread evenly over circles., Bake until set and dry, 70-80 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool completely. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over tops of meringues. Carefully remove one meringue to a serving plate. Remove whipped cream from refrigerator; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread half of the whipped cream over the meringue; top with half of the strawberries. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
More about "elegant chocolate torte recipes"
CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPE - GREAT BRITISH CHEFS
From greatbritishchefs.com
Category DessertTotal Time 1 hr 30 minsEstimated Reading Time 3 mins
CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPE | JAMIE OLIVER CHOCOLATE RECIPES
From jamieoliver.com
TORTA CAPRESE (ITALIAN CHOCOLATE TORTE) | EMMA …
From emmaduckworthbakes.com
EASY FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)
From christinascucina.com
EASY CHOCOLATE TORTE - BAKE OR BREAK
From bakeorbreak.com
DECADENT, RICH CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPE | THE RECIPE CRITIC
From therecipecritic.com
Reviews 1Category DessertCuisine AmericanTotal Time 2 hrs 45 mins
HOW TO MAKE PASSOVER CHOCOLATE TORTE - ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
RASPBERRY TORTE WITH CHOCOLATE {BEST EVER} | MARCELLINA IN CUCINA
From marcellinaincucina.com
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPE | EPICURIOUS
From epicurious.com
ELEGANT CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
From preprod.tasteofhome.com
OUR 80 FAVORITE DECADENT CHOCOLATE DESSERTS - SOUTHERN LIVING
From southernliving.com
SIMPLY ELEGANT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART | VERY BEST BAKING
From verybestbaking.com
DECADENT FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE - WELLNESS MAMA
From wellnessmama.com
CHOCOLATE ALMOND FLOUR TORTE RECIPE | KING ARTHUR BAKING
From kingarthurbaking.com
CHOCOLATE TORTE RECIPES | BBC GOOD FOOD
From bbcgoodfood.com
OUR MOST ELEGANT TORTE RECIPES - TASTE OF HOME
You'll also love