CHERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE TORTE

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This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. -Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries., In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer., Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Md Shohag Hasan
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This torte is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.


wilberforce amadi
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rishad Richu
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this torte. The chocolate and cherry flavors are so rich that the coconut flavor is barely noticeable.


Basanta Sherpa
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This torte is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Jason Manyengo
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I love the combination of cherry, coconut, and chocolate in this torte. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.


Fuzailxon Mansurxonov
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests.


Mercy Mbugua
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Saman Rafiq
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This torte is so moist and chocolatey. The cherry filling is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Jubayer Ahmed Gg
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shagufta Khan
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Ebrahim Habshi
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I was a bit skeptical about this torte at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite desserts.


143 Mubarra Shafique
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The combination of cherry, coconut, and chocolate in this torte is amazing. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Satya Kumar
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This torte is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for potlucks, bake sales, and even just for a weeknight dessert.


Singh Lakhwinder
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this torte. The chocolate and cherry flavors are so rich and decadent that the coconut flavor is barely noticeable.


sambriddha lama
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Shehu ibrahim
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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 wow your guests.


Sue Brill
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I love the texture of this torte. The coconut and chocolate layers are so moist and the cherry filling is the perfect amount of tartness.


Ponike Das
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Gihan Kawshalya
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This torte was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of cherry, coconut, and chocolate is divine.