4-LAYER CHOCOLATE TORTE
When I want to serve a really special dessert, I turn to this recipe. The tender, four-layer chocolate cake has a yummy pudding-like filling.-Lois Gallup Edwards, Woodland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the 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 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 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-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the 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., For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar in a large heavy saucepan over low heat or double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat mixture on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes., Pipe or spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls.
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Agbu Emmanuel
[email protected]This torte is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.
Obrian Ward
[email protected]I love that this torte can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
akash gautam
[email protected]This torte is definitely a challenge to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.
G Fh
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this torte again. It was a lot of work and the end result wasn't as good as I was hoping for.
Mahdi Gharaee
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Ganaat Mettwlly
[email protected]I would recommend this torte to anyone who loves chocolate. It's a delicious and decadent dessert.
Eiman Jokhio
[email protected]Overall, I thought this torte was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.
Kenzi Arnett
[email protected]This torte is really expensive to make. I think I'll save it for a special occasion.
Tanveer Ansari
[email protected]The instructions for this torte were a bit confusing. I had to reread them several times to make sure I was doing it right.
I AM BAD
[email protected]I found this torte to be a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it.
milia mc50
[email protected]This torte is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.
farhad jani
[email protected]I've never been a fan of chocolate torte, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the ganache frosting is to die for.
Purna Thami
[email protected]This torte is definitely a challenge to make, but it's so worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.
Tobie Rock
[email protected]I love that this torte can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
Morium Momin
[email protected]The ganache frosting is the star of the show. It's so smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.
Tony Burson
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Sardar Waseem
[email protected]I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too sweet and the texture is perfect.
Gul Wahab
[email protected]This torte is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
siraj jaffri
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the ganache frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Mary Thomas
[email protected]This 4-layer chocolate torte is divine! It's rich, decadent, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The instructions were easy to follow and the torte turned out beautifully.