Best 7 Mocha Cream Torte Recipes

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Calling all dessert lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible "Mocha Cream Torte". This delectable creation is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence. Picture a masterpiece composed of rich chocolate, velvety cream, and the intoxicating aroma of coffee, all harmoniously layered to evoke an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the delightful journey of crafting this heavenly dessert. So, prepare your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a sweet adventure together.

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

TOFFEE-MOCHA CREAM TORTE



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When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give the moist chocolate cake a mild mocha flavor, while the fluffy whipped cream layers, blended with brown sugar and crunchy toffee bits, are deliciously rich. -Lynn Rogers, Richfield, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 cup boiling water
TOPPING:
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon hot water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° . In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Dissolve coffee in water; stir into batter., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For topping, dissolve coffee in water in a large bowl; cool. Add cream and brown sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with 1-1/3 cups of topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of crushed candy bars. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LAYERED MOCHA CREAM TORTE



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Categories     Coffee     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

For crust
2 1/2 cups ground chocolate wafer cookies (from about 1 1/3 9-ounce packages)
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For fillings
12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 teaspoons instant coffee powder
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
5 large egg whites
2 3/4 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend ground cookies and coffee powder in processor. Set aside 3/4 cup cookie crumb mixture. Add butter to remaining crumb mixture and process until crumbs are moist. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until just firm to touch, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make fillings:
  • Stir chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon coffee powder in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Set chocolate mixture aside while preparing meringue.
  • Stir 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup without stirring until candy thermometer registers 240°F, tilting pan to submerge bulb, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat whites in large bowl to soft peaks.
  • Gradually beat hot syrup into whites. Continue beating until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold 1/3 of meringue into lukewarm chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining meringue. Set chocolate meringue aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup cream and 5 teaspoons coffee powder in large bowl; stir to dissolve. Add 2 1/2 cups cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon and beat until firm peaks form. Fold 1 1/2 cups coffee whipped cream into chocolate meringue, forming mocha mousse.
  • Spoon half of mocha mousse over bottom of crust. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons reserved crumb mixture over mousse. Spoon half of coffee whipped cream over crumbs. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons crumbs. Repeat layering with remaining mocha mousse, crumbs, coffee whipped cream and crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead; keep refrigerated.) Run knife around pan sides to loosen torte. Remove pan sides and serve.

MOCHA CREAM TORTE



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My guests never guess that this impressive chocolate dessert relies on a packaged cake mix. Mocha flavor and cream cheese frosting make it special. -Mary Lonse, Chatfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon mocha-flavored coffee drink mix
1 package dark chocolate cake mix (regular size)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons mocha-flavored coffee drink mix
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, walnuts and drink mix; press into prepared pans. , Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over prepared crusts. Bake according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Remove waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sour cream and drink mix until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. , Place one cake layer, crunchy side up, on a serving plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining layers and frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

MOCHA KAHLUA ICE CREAM TORTE WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 6 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Kahlua
1 quart chocolate ice cream
1 pint coffee ice cream
4 tablespoons Kahlua
4 to 6 heath bars, crushed in food processor or with mallet
8 ounces of chopped semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Press crust mixture onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with 2 3/4 inches high on the sides. Bake crust until firm, about 8 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool crust completely.
  • Mix ice cream, kahlua in large bowl. Mix in heath bars, saving several tablespoons for garnish. Pour ice cream into crust, smooth top, freeze until firm, about four hours. Can be prepared 2 days ahead covered.
  • Using small knife cut around side of pan to loosen torte. Remove pan sides, sprinkle saved crushed heath bar on top. Let torte stand 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with hot fudge sauce.
  • Combine chopped dark chocolate with butter, sugar, heavy cream, and hot water. Melt mixture stirring, at low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt and serve warm.

MOCHA CREAM CHOCOLATE TORTE



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Simple chocolate cake filled and frosted with a rich mocha cream. Uses cake mix for easy preparation. From the Pillsbury Bake Off cookbook. This was an entry in 1986.

Provided by D2thaK

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package pudding-included German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
chocolate sprinkles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven 350*.
  • Grease and flour 13x9 inch pan.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs, beating at low speed until moistened.
  • Beat 2 minutes at high speed,.
  • Pour into prepared pan; bake at 350* for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and instant coffee; blend well.
  • Gradually stir in milk.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. (Mixture will be very thick.).
  • In large bowl beat margarine and powdered sugar until well blended.
  • Gradually add cooled coffee mixture; beat until light and fluffy.
  • To assemble torte, cut cooled cake in half lengthwise.
  • Slice each half in half horizontally to make 4 layers.
  • Place 1 layer on serving tray.
  • Spread top with frosting mixture.
  • Repeat with remaining layers and frosting.
  • Frost sides and top of cake.
  • Sprinkle top of torte with chocolate curls if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.

ALMOND TORTE WITH MOCHA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



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Incredible simple, elegant, delicious torte that is perfect for birthdays or hostess gift. Top with Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting (recipe also on this site)

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whole almond
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 tablespoon amaretto liqueur (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).
  • Prepare 2 8 inch (20cm) round cake pans by greasing them and lining them with waxed paper cut to fit.
  • In a blender combine the eggs and sugar at high speed until smooth. Add almonds and blend until they are very finely ground. Add flour and baking powder and blend until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake at 350F (180C0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Let cakes cool (about 5 min) before removing from the pans. Let cool completely before icing.
  • Optional to pour 1-2 T amaretto liqueur on bottom layer for decadence.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 7.2

MOCHA CREAM CHOCOLATE TORTE



Mocha Cream Chocolate Torte image

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE
1 package (1-lb 2.25-oz) pudding-included German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
FROSTING
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
GARNISH, IF DESIRED
chocolate sprinkles
Whole blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan. Bake at 3500 F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes remove from pan. Cool completely.Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and instant coffee blend well. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. (Mixture will be very thick.) In large bowl, beat margarine and powdered sugar until well blended. Gradually add cooled coffee mixture beat until light and fluffy.To assemble torte, cut cooled cake in half lengthwise. Slice each half in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer on serving tray. Spread top with about 1/3 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining layers and frosting. Frost sides and top of cake. Sprinkle top of torte with chocolate sprinkles garnish with almonds. Store in refrigerator. HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: See package for directions.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 480 Protein 5g Carbohydrate 51g Fat 28g Sodium 470mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To ensure the best results, use high-quality ingredients such as fresh butter and heavy cream.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting the recipe, as this will help them combine more easily.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the filling and frosting.
  • To make the torte layers ahead of time, bake them, let them cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • To make the filling and frosting ahead of time, prepare them as directed, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • When assembling the torte, be sure to place the layers in the correct order, with the bottom layer on the bottom and the top layer on the top.
  • Chill the torte for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.

Conclusion:

This mocha cream torte is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy mocha filling, and fluffy whipped cream frosting, this torte is sure to impress your guests. The combination of chocolate and coffee flavors is simply irresistible, and the torte is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So why not give it a try and indulge in this heavenly treat? Your taste buds will thank you!

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