BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE TORTE
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned beauty-stacked layers of chocolate cake and cream filling-will have everyone talking. -Doris Grotz, York, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 4 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water just until blended. , In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating after each addition. Divide batter among prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For chocolate filling, melt chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until blended. Stir in almonds., For whipped cream, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup chocolate filling and 1 cup whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining cake and chocolate filling. , Spread remaining whipped cream over sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides. Spoon pie filling over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Sohail 786
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination, and the whipped cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Ahmad Boxer
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Anozie Prince
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Naomi Taylor
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate torte he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Javed Anas
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
Beatrice Maluwa
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cherries. But I'm so glad I did! The cherries add a nice tartness to the torte, and they balance out the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly.
Md Raka
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination, and the whipped cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Lionel Wells
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Kn Trader4
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Choi Yeji
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate torte he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Pardeshi Gamers
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
Tuqeer Bajwa
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cherries. But I'm so glad I did! The cherries add a nice tartness to the torte, and they balance out the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly.
charlotte Rickard
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination, and the whipped cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
amma achirou
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Wania KK
[email protected]This was my first time making a Black Forest Torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte came out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Ashy Marie
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion, and it was a showstopper! The presentation was beautiful, and the taste was even better. My guests raved about it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
KateVsp
[email protected]This Black Forest Chocolate Torte was a huge hit with my family! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was perfect, and the torte itself was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.