CHOCOLATE MOCHA TORTE
A mocha filling is spread between the layers of this decadent chocolate cake that's piled high with flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For cake, make a paste of cocoa and water; cool and set aside. 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. Blend in cocoa mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, in a saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool., Meanwhile, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Dissolve coffee in water; add to creamed mixture along with cocoa, vanilla and cooled milk mixture. Beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in nuts. , Cut each cake into two horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the milk, water, vanilla, salt and half of the confectioners' sugar; mix well. Beat in the remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecan halves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Alex Mathis
[email protected]This torte is amazing! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. It's perfect for any occasion.
Rose Burton
[email protected]I've tried many mocha chocolate torte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
wesley Morgan
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mr. Norman
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
FURY KING 69
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and I was so happy with the results! The cake was moist and dense, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Msrt A
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavor is amazing, and the presentation is beautiful.
Tony Romano
[email protected]This torte was a big hit with my family and friends. The recipe was well-written and easy to follow, and the results were absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend this recipe!
Muhammad Ikram Sahil
[email protected]I've tried many mocha chocolate torte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
marriya simon
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kosi Themba
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
Darrel
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and I was so happy with the results! The cake was moist and dense, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mthelo Moyo
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavor is amazing, and the presentation is beautiful.
Alexander Lin
[email protected]This torte was a big hit with my family and friends. The recipe was well-written and easy to follow, and the results were absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend this recipe!
Devonta little
[email protected]I've tried many mocha chocolate torte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Tarek Shehata
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rs Rony
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
arbab amin
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and I was so happy with the results! The cake was moist and dense, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mahran Al dahabi
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavor is amazing, and the presentation is beautiful.
Hasibul Hs
[email protected]This mocha chocolate torte was a big hit with my family and friends. The recipe was well-written and easy to follow, and the results were absolutely delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I definitely recom