Best 3 Chocolate Bavarian Torte Recipes

Chocolate Bavarian Torte is a delightful multi-layered dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the delicate flavor of whipped cream. It consists of a chocolate sponge cake base, a chocolate mousse filling, and a whipped cream topping. The result is a decadent and sophisticated treat that is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent dessert. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Chocolate Bavarian Torte, from selecting the finest ingredients to assembling and decorating the final product.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE

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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

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons grated semisweet chocolate

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.

CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE

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My friend Roz found this recipe in the newspaper and it is just delicious. So easy, too. The original recipe called for whipping cream, whipped.. but she used Cool Whip whipped toopping and it was VERY good.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box devil's food cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix type)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream, whipped or 1 (8 ounce) carton cool whip non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
chocolate shavings or cocoa, for garnish

Steps:

Bake cake layers according to package directions.
Remove from pans.
Let cool.
Split each layer in half.
Cream brown sugar, vanilla, cream cheese and salt until sugar is dissolved and mixture is light and fluffy.
Fold in whipped cream or Cool Whip® topping.
Put one layer on plate.
Top with some of filling.
Add next layer.
Top with more filling.
Add third layer.
Top with more filling.
Add top layer and spread the rest of filling on top.
Garnish with chocolate curls or sprinkle with cocoa.
refrigerate.
Note: An easy way to make chocolate curls:.
Melt a cup of chocolate chips with a teaspoon of Crisco shortening and pour (about 1/4-inch thick) on the back of an ungreased cookie sheet or baking pan.
Let it sit until it firms up (don't refrigerate) and then take a spoon and scrape a long line of chocolate.
It will curl as you scrape.
Or use small metal pancake turner to form curls.
Hold pancake turner at 45° angle and scrape chocolate into curls.

CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN TORTE

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This is an impressive looking 4 layer chocolate Torte that is easy to prepare. You make it one day ahead and you start with a cake mix. It also is sooo good!

Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg (18.5oz)devils food cake mix without pudding
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese..room temp
2/3 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
2 c whipping cream...whipped (1 pint)
2 Tbsp grated semi-sweet chocolate

Steps:

1. Mix and bake cake mix according to directions on package,using 2-9" cake pans. Cool 15 minutes,remove from pans to cooling racks.
2. In a mixing bowl,beat cream cheese,sugar,vanilla and salt until fluffy.Fold in whipped cream.
3. Split each cake into 2 horizontal layers. Place 1 on a serving plate(brush crumbs off sides lightly)Spread with 1/4 of cream mixture.Sprinkle with 1/4 of grated chocolate. Repeat layers ending with cream mixture. Sprinkle with grated chocolate.(Anchor with toothpicks between layers)
4. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of the show in this torte, so it's important to use a high-quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
Don't overbeat the eggs: When beating the eggs for the chocolate mousse, be careful not to overbeat them. Overbeaten eggs can make the mousse grainy.
Chill the torte before serving: The torte needs to chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help the mousse to set and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This chocolate Bavarian torte is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of chocolate mousse, Bavarian cream, and chocolate ganache is simply irresistible. With a little planning and effort, you can make this torte at home and impress your friends and family.