LIGHT CHOCOLATE TORTE WITH RASPBERRY FILLING

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For an elegant ending to the meal, impress guests with this gorgeous guilt-free torte. The chocolate cake by itself is truly wonderful, but the light, creamy raspberry filling really makes it special. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
Fresh raspberries, mint sprigs and additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, buttermilk, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., Transfer to two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 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., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and jam until blended. Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place a bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Garnish with raspberries, mint and additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

24*7 Viral
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I didn't have any raspberries, so I used strawberries instead. It was still very good.


Kemmy velma
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This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Opone Chukwunwike
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I had some trouble getting the crust to come out right, but the rest of the torte was delicious.


glenda fassold
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


MOXIE
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I made this torte for a bake sale, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rhmat ullah
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious!


Rodolfo Alvarez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to chocolate torte recipe.


Thabi Bobgekile
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This torte is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Bithi Akther
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I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry. This torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mahreen Mahreen
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems. It was a great success!


Beatriz Kozlakowski
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the torte turned out beautifully. I used fresh raspberries, and they really made the dish.


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


Susana Boateng
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.