ELEGANT CHOCOLATE TORTE
When I want to serve a really special dessert, I turn to this recipe. The tender, four-layer chocolate cake has a yummy pudding-like filling. Instead of the whipped cream frosting, you could use chocolate-flavored whipped topping. -Lois Gallup Edwards, Woodland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring often., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with syrup and water. Beat just until combined., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Cut each cake in half horizontally. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake. In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until stiff peaks form; spread or pipe over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Fabiano Geiseb
[email protected]I give this torte a 1 out of 10. It's the worst chocolate dessert I've ever had.
Najm
[email protected]This torte is the worst dessert I have ever eaten. It's bland, tasteless, and the texture is like cardboard.
futuristic art & packages
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
ALI JANI
[email protected]This torte was a huge disappointment. It was dry, crumbly, and the chocolate ganache was too thick and gooey.
Philippa Baafi
[email protected]The instructions for making this torte were a bit confusing. I had to make a few guesses and it didn't turn out quite right.
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[email protected]I found this torte to be a bit dry. I think it would have been better if I had used a different type of chocolate.
Rk Roman
[email protected]This torte is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I think it would be perfect for a chocolate lover.
abby drouillard
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is very rich.
obed Hernandez
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Regina Ciira
[email protected]I love how this torte looks so elegant, but it's actually very easy to make. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests.
Hiru Hiru
[email protected]This torte is absolutely divine! The chocolate ganache is rich and creamy, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful.
Nirvail Singh
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Hamid Bhai
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
Chris Diaz
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever eaten.
Iris Iang
[email protected]This chocolate torte was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. My guests couldn't stop raving about it.