BLACK FOREST TORTE
Looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Present this eye-catching torte! It features a moist chocolate cake and both a rich chocolate filling and a smooth cream filling.-Glatis McNiel, Constantine, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper, set aside. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth and cool. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Add the chocolate mixture, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition., Pour into the prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For chocolate filling, melt 1-1/2 bars of German chocolate in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter and nuts. Watching closely, cool filling just until it reaches spreading consistency. For cream filling, beat cream in a chilled large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; cover with half of the chocolate filling. Top with a second cake layer; spread on half of the cream filling. Repeat layers. Grate remaining German chocolate; sprinkle on the top. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Ezeja Emmanuel
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was amazing! I loved the chocolate cake, the cherries, and the whipped cream. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
olivier Szymanski
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was good, but not great. The cake was a little dry and the cherries were a little tart. The whipped cream was good though.
Fumi Olatunde
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. The cake was a little dry and the cherries were a little tart. The whipped cream was good though.
Nowrin Lamisa
[email protected]I would not recommend this Black Forest Torte. It was not worth the effort or the expense.
Zuwena Ahmada
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was a disaster! The cake was overcooked, the cherries were mushy, and the whipped cream was runny. It was a complete waste of time and money.
Christine Clarkson
[email protected]I was disappointed with this Black Forest Torte. The cake was dry and crumbly, the cherries were bland, and the whipped cream was grainy. It was not a good dessert.
Maddison Kaszynski
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still delicious. The cake was moist and fluffy, the cherries were sweet and tart, and the whipped cream was light and airy. It was a beautiful and impressive dessert.
Foryou Khan
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was amazing! The chocolate cake was rich and moist, the cherries were sweet and tart, and the whipped cream was fluffy and light. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ahmad mailk
[email protected]I love this Black Forest Torte! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, the cherries are tart and juicy, and the whipped cream is light and airy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
AJ mantel
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was delicious! The cake was moist and chocolatey, the cherries were sweet and tart, and the whipped cream was light and fluffy. It was the perfect dessert for a summer party.
Sabuj Alam
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, the cherries were tart and juicy, and the whipped cream was light and airy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Amanwi teyih
[email protected]The Black Forest Torte was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was rich and moist, the cherries were sweet and tart, and the whipped cream was fluffy and light. It was a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Rose Lace100
[email protected]This was my first time making a Black Forest Torte and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The torte was delicious and everyone loved it.
Musa Kazim
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, the cherries are tart and juicy, and the whipped cream is light and airy. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Okoye Daniel
[email protected]This Black Forest Torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was divine. The instructions were easy to follow and the torte turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.