CHOCOLATE APRICOT TORTE
This delicious torte is easy to put together and looks very pretty with its' alternating layers of apricot and chocolate. This is one of my favorite cake recipes that I've made many times over.
Provided by Carrie Ann
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until thickened.
- Beat egg whites in a small bowl until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into yolk mixture.
- Gradually fold in flour.
- Divide batter between 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Cool in pans for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
- BUTTERCREAM:Whisk sugar,eggs, yolks, vanilla and coffee in a saucepan.
- Add chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until thickened (be careful not to let it boil).
- Cool completely.
- Cream butter in a medium bowl;gradually add chocolate mixture and set aside.
- Finely chop the apricots; drain and place in a bowl.
- Stir in preserves and set aside.
- Split each of the cakes into two horizontal layers.
- Place one on a serving plate.
- Spread with 2/3 cup buttercream.
- Top with another cake layer and 2/3 cup apricot filling.
- Repeat these layers twice.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
- Garnish with choclate curls before serving if desired.
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Philip Nonso
n-p47@yahoo.comChocolate and apricot are a match made in heaven.
Creative Chanel
c.c62@gmail.comThis torte looks delicious. I'm going to have to make it for my next dinner party.
Raj Kuxmi
kuxmi@hotmail.co.ukI can't wait to try this recipe!
Rj Robin
robin_rj@yahoo.comThis torte is perfect for a special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary.
Mirabel Jerrie
m_j@aol.comI would love to try this torte with a different type of fruit filling, like raspberry or blueberry.
Jamilah Bint Abubaker
j@yahoo.comThe torte is very rich, so a little goes a long way.
Lisa Thomas
thomasl@yahoo.comI love how this torte combines two of my favorite flavors: chocolate and apricot.
Kiiza Jax
kj@hotmail.comThis torte is definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
Motasem Yoseuf
motasem.y@gmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed this torte and I would recommend it to others.
Amos Wilhelmi
wilhelmiamos86@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the torte out of the pan, but I think that was because I didn't grease the pan properly.
Tahmoor Technical
tt43@yahoo.comThe torte was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet.
Asad Fahadgilljutt
asad_f@yahoo.comI used fresh apricots for the filling and they were delicious. I can't wait to try this torte with other fruits, like peaches or cherries.
Khonano Mamathoni
mamathoni.khonano@aol.comThe apricot filling adds a nice tartness to the chocolate torte. It's a great balance of flavors.
Reem Alsaba
a-r66@hotmail.frI love how easy this torte is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion.
Syma Butt
butt-syma@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this torte again and again.
Orazulike Onyedika
onyedika_orazulike34@hotmail.co.ukI made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
tarek hamdan
tarek_h@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was rich and decadent, with a moist crumb and a delicate apricot flavor.
Anthony pronto
a@gmail.comThis chocolate apricot torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and apricot is divine, and the torte was beautifully presented.