Best 11 Dreamy Double Chocolate Torte Recipes

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Decadent, dreamy, and rich, the double chocolate torte is a chocolate lover's paradise. This luscious masterpiece combines two types of chocolate, creating an intense and harmonious flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect dreamy double chocolate torte, ensuring that you impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE



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If you love chocolate, you won't be able to resist this rich, fudgy torte. I often make it for company because it's easy to prepare yet looks so impressive. For special occasions, I place it on a fancy cake plate and I use a can of whipped topping to decorate it. It looks and tastes awesome! -Naomi Treadwell Swans Island, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups whipped topping
1 teaspoon chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudge-like brownies. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; cool completely. , In a bowl, stir the chocolate and butter until smooth. Spread over brownie layer; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, top with whipped topping. Decorate with sprinkle.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY CHOCOLATE DREAM DESSERT



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"My husband and I have loved this cool, creamy dessert for years," says Kay Hickman in Snyder, Texas. "Now that the recipe has been downsized for two, we don't need company to enjoy it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 cups whipped topping, divided
1-1/3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. , In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and additional pecans if desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE I



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This is a very good chocolate cake, when frosted with a chocolate frosting it is a double chocolate treat.

Provided by Syd

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Add the butter or margarine, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients in the bowl. Beat for 300 strokes, or for approximately 2 minutes at low speed with an electric mixer.
  • Add the eggs, melted chocolate, and red food coloring to the batter. Beat an additional 300 strokes or 2 minutes at low speed.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 8 inch layer pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 185.9 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE FANTASY TORTE



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The name says it all: decadent and delicious with perfectly blended flavors of raspberry and two types of chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur or raspberry syrup
6 eggs
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup), melted, cooled
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 packages (12 oz each) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
4 oz white chocolate baking bars (from 6-oz package), melted, cooled
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
2 oz white chocolate baking bars (from 6-oz package), melted, cooled
Hot fudge sauce or topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans; sprinkle with cocoa. In small bowl, beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in liqueur, eggs and melted semisweet chocolate. Stir in flour. Pour into pans.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • Place raspberries in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until almost smooth; strain.
  • To make filling, in small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 ounces white chocolate and the vanilla until smooth.
  • Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with filling. Make about 1/4-inch deep ring in filling 1 inch from edge of cake, using tip of spoon. Make another 1/4-inch-deep ring 1 inch inside outer ring. Fill each ring with about 5 tablespoons raspberry puree. Place second cake layer on filling. Drizzle melted white chocolate over top of cake.
  • Refrigerate uncovered about 10 minutes or until white chocolate is set. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours until filling is firm. Serve with remaining raspberry puree and fudge sauce. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY TORTE



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This colorful torte is doubly delicious with semisweet and white chocolate. Almond flavoring enhances the cherry flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 oz each) semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup butter or margarine
6 eggs
8 oz white chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons amaretto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until about triple in volume. Using rubber spatula, fold eggs into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into springform pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edge is set but center is still soft and jiggles slightly when moved. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then cover and refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the whipping cream. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds, stirring after 20 seconds, until chocolate is melted. Stir until well blended. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in white chocolate mixture until smooth. Add 1 cup of the pie filling; beat on medium speed until well blended and cherries are broken up.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining whipping cream and almond extract on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in cherry-chocolate mixture until well blended. Spread over semisweet chocolate layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
  • In small bowl, stir remaining pie filling and liqueur until well blended. Remove side of pan. Cut torte into wedges; place on individual dessert plates. Top individual servings with cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

DREAMY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE



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I received a coupon book from Lactantia in the mail, and this was one of the recipes printed in the book. I made this recipe with some heavy changes, but decided to post the recipe in its original form here.

Provided by Veggie Girl Kacey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 torte, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped, divided
3/4 cup salted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line with a round of parchment paper.
  • Melt bittersweet chocolate with 2 oz milk chocolate and the butter in a large, heavy saucepan set over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and salt, followed by eggs and vanilla. Sift cocoa powder over chocolate mixture, stir until combined.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top has a thin crust and the edges pull away from pan. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate and remove parchment paper. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream in a small saucepan set over low heat. Add remaining milk chocolate; cook, stirring until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat remaining whipping cream until very stiff. Gently fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream until uniformly combined. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Mound chocolate cream onto centre of cake just before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls or dusting of cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 3.1

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE



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Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons red currant jelly melted with 1 tablespoon water
Red currant bunches (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan; dust with sugar. Melt chocolate and butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Whisk in sugar. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and salt, then flour. Pour batter into pan. Bake until cake just rises in center (tester inserted into center will not come out clean), about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cover; chill while making mousse.
  • Melt butter in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk yolks, 1/4 cup cream and vanilla in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk yolk mixture into bowl with melted butter. Whisk constantly over simmering water until thermometer registers 150°F, about 6 minutes (mixture may appear broken). Remove from over water; add chocolate and stir to melt. Set aside. Beat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl to medium-stiff peaks. Whisk 1/4 of beaten egg white mixture into warm chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg white mixture. Pour mousse over cake in pan; smooth top. Chill torte until mousse is set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Run sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen torte. Release pan sides. Transfer torte to platter. Using electric mixer, beat 3/4 cup cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Spread whipped cream over torte. Top whipped cream with raspberries. Brush red currant jelly mixture over raspberries. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Garnish with currants, if desired.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ORANGE TORTE



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This gluten free Double Chocolate Orange Torte will make a nice treat for Passover, which is rapidly approaching! My family, however, needed no holiday or excuse to devour the entire cake on a Sunday afternoon. This treat is easy to make and even easier to eat. Go ahead, try some and see for yourself. http://www.elanaspantry.com/double-chocolate-orange-torte/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 torte, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dark chocolate, 73%
1/2 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup dark chocolate, 73%

Steps:

  • Place ½ cup chocolate chips in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground to the texture of gravel.
  • Pulse in almond flour, cacao powder and salt and process until well combined, about 10 seconds.
  • Add eggs to food processor and pulse again, then add in agave, grapeseed oil and orange zest.
  • Pulse all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Remove "bowl" from food processor and stir in second ½ cup of chocolate chips using a spoon or spatula.
  • Transfer batter into a well oiled 10 inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 6.7

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE LAYERED TORTE



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Tall, dark and handsome has just arrived. Rich, too. This Double-Chocolate Layered Torte recipe is definitely a keeper!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings, one slice each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1-1/2 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease two 9-inch round baking pans. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Stir in chocolate. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert cakes onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  • Cut cakes horizontally in half with serrated knife. Place one of the bottom cake layers on serving plate; spread with about 2 Tbsp. of the jam. Top with layers of 1/2 cup of the strawberries and 1 cup of the whipped topping. Repeat layers two times. Top with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 3 g

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY TORTE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Summer     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 Torte

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pitted picked-over fresh tart cherries, halved (about 1 pint)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kirsch
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325° F. and butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • In a bowl stir together cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, and kirsch and macerate 15 minutes.
  • Cut butter into pieces and separate eggs. Coarsely chop bittersweet chocolate and in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate with butter, stirring occasionally. Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and cool mixture slightly. Stir in yolks, flour, and salt until combined well. Gently stir in cherries and chocolate chips until just combined.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites until they hold soft peaks and gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until whites just hold stiff glossy peaks. Stir half of whites into chocolate mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour batter into pan and smooth top. Bake torte in middle of oven 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a tester comes out with crumbs adhering.
  • Cool torte in pan on a rack (top will fall slightly and crack). Run a thin knife around edge of torte and remove side of pan. Torte may be made 1 day ahead and kept, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at cool room temperature.
  • Serve torte with whipped cream.

PASSOVER DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ALMOND TORTE



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A flourless chocolate torte, fudgy and rich, but kosher for Passover.

Provided by Stephanie C.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed
2 (8 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate squares, coarsely chopped
½ cup butter
5 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup crushed almonds
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan and dust with 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Melt chopped chocolate squares and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  • Gradually whisk chocolate and butter mixture into egg yolk mixture until well blended.
  • Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat sugar into egg whites until sugar dissolves and egg whites hold stiff peaks.
  • Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture until just blended and batter is smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread batter evenly into prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sides begin to pull away from pan and top is set in center, about 25 minutes.
  • Let torte cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the sides of pan.
  • Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir the chips. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each time, until the chocolate chips have melted and are warm and smooth. Do not overheat.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate chips onto torte. Sprinkle crushed almonds and a dusting of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed, onto the torte before serving..

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 101 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your torte.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the torte tough.
  • Bake the torte in a water bath. This will help to keep it moist and prevent it from cracking.
  • Let the torte cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the torte. This will help to prevent the torte from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This dreamy double chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. With its moist chocolate cake layers, creamy chocolate ganache filling, and silky chocolate frosting, this torte is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this dreamy double chocolate torte a try. You won't be disappointed.

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