STRAWBERRY-ALMOND CHOCOLATE TORTE
"This layer cake is wonderful when strawberries are in season," Diane Kensinger of Manheim, Pennsylvania notes of her eye-catching dinner finale. "Sometimes I'll make it and invite family for a spur-of-the-minute dessert night! The recipe won first prize at a local farm show."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat the bottom of three 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray; line with waxed paper. Spray the paper with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together three times. , Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine coffee and extracts. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture alternately with coffee mixture. , Spread into prepared pans. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently peel off waxed paper. Cool completely., In a bowl, gently mash the strawberries; stir in almond extract. Fold in whipped topping. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; top with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to cream. Beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top of cake. Garnish with almonds and strawberries. Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Feyisayo Oguntoyinbo
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Sadaf Pervaiz
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The combination of strawberries, almonds, and chocolate is perfect. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Dmitri Fjodorov
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
Senul Ranol
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a special occasion dessert.
Anwar Moha
[email protected]This torte is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, which makes it a great dessert for any time of year. I also love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy wee
Mizan Gazi
[email protected]I made this torte for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the strawberries and almonds, and the adults loved the chocolate ganache. It was a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone enjoyed.
Kristy Twyman
[email protected]This torte is absolutely stunning! I made it for a party and it was the star of the show. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The strawberry filling was perfectly tart and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making
Willie Marshall
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the chocolate ganache is to die for. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
mijanur mijanur
[email protected]This strawberry almond chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend trying this recipe!
Muhammad Boota
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I decided to give this torte a try. I was surprised at how easy it was to make! The instructions were clear and concise, and I had no problems following them. The torte turned out beautifully and it tasted amazing.
Ajmal Khattak
[email protected]This torte was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it! The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert. I would recommend this torte to anyone who is looking for a special occasion dessert that is sure to impress.
Amankwah Samuel
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The torte was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this torte again.
Mohamed khaled
[email protected]This strawberry almond chocolate torte is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The strawberries add a refreshing tartness, while the almonds give it a nutty crunch and the chocolate ganache is rich and decade