Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our fudgy raspberry torte, a decadent dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of raspberries. This torte features a moist chocolate cake base, a layer of velvety chocolate ganache, and a luscious raspberry filling, all enveloped in a blanket of silky chocolate glaze. It's a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating this masterpiece, along with variations and serving suggestions to make it an unforgettable culinary experience.
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RASPBERRY-FUDGE FANTASY TORTE
You can't go wrong with this tempting special-occasion masterpiece. At its heart--raspberries and cream sandwiched between luscious layers of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round pans.
- In small bowl, toss 2/3 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in coated chocolate chips; pour into pans.
- Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate layers 45 minutes for easier handling.
- In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. In medium bowl, gently stir together 1 cup of the raspberries and the preserves; fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream.
- Trim off rounded top of one layer. Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. Reserve untrimmed top layer. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup raspberry-cream mixture. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with reserved cake layer, cut side down. Frost side and top of cake with remaining whipped cream. Arrange remaining 1/2 cup raspberries over top of cake. Press 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips into side of cake. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 1 g
RASPBERRY FUDGE TORTE
This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with a simple cake mix-they're sure I bought it at a bakery. -Julie Hein, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, water, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in miniature chips. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. 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., For ganache, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in butter. Chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally., For raspberry cream, mash and strain raspberries, reserving juice; discard seeds. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in raspberry juice. Bring to a boil, cook and stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Place in a bowl; chill for 30 minutes. Fold in whipped cream., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the ganache. Top with second cake layer and the raspberry cream. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with remaining ganache. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, top with raspberries, mint and confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOME
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine cake mix, sour cream, water, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup mini morsels. Divide batter among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cake layers from pans to wire rack; cool completely on wire racks.
- Combine 2 cups semi-sweet morsels, 1 cup whipping cream and the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain thawed raspberries through a fine, mesh sieve and discard the seeds. Combine the strained raspberry mixture, sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form in small mixer bowl. Fold in chilled raspberry mixture. Stir the chocolate mixture with a wooden spoon until mixture reaches desired spreading consistency.
- To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the raspberry mixture over the top to within 1 inch of the edge of the cake. Top with a second cake layer. Spread with remaining raspberry filling to within 1 inch of the edge. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with chocolate mixture, spreading smooth. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint, if desired.
FUDGY RASPBERRY TORTE
Guests will think you fussed when you serve this three-layer torte made with convenient cake and pudding mixes, a bit of jam and fresh raspberries. It looks elegant for most any special occasion and always brings lots of compliments. -Dolores Hurtt, Florence, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in ground pecans. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 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 large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a saucepan, melt jam. Brush over the top of each cake. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the pudding. Repeat layers. Top with third cake layer; spread top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Garnish with raspberries. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FLUFFY RASPBERRY TORTE
"Relatives at our reunion were quick to request the recipe when I brought this torte that's chock-full of fresh berries," recalls Dorothy Meyer of Markesan, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk. Cook and whisk over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool. , Fold in whipped cream, raspberries and pecans. Pour into prepared crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FUDGY CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY BARS
Categories Milk/Cream Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Raspberry Chill Jam or Jelly Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil. Butter foil; dust with flour. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Add jam and whisk until melted. Cool slightly.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and eggs in large bowl until mixture thickens, about 6 minutes. Sift flour and baking powder over egg mixture and fold in. Gradually fold in chocolate mixture.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake until top of cake is slightly crusty, begins to crack and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Gently press down any raised edges of cake to even. Cool in pan. Invert cake onto platter. Peel off foil. Trim 1/2 inch off each edge of cake.
- Make glaze:
- Stir cream and jam in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until jam melts; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Let stand until cool but still spreadable, about 15 minutes.
- Spread glaze over top of cake. Immediately arrange berries atop glaze. Chill until glaze sets, about 10 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
- Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
BROWNIE TORTE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Need a wow? Here's a rich chocolate dessert that will please any chocolate lover.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease and flour round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches.
- In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in eggs and melted chocolate until smooth and blended. Stir in flour. Pour into pan.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of torte comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 1/4 cups. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in juice mixture and raspberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool. Strain sauce through a strainer to remove seeds. Serve torte with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients are measured, prepped, and ready to use. For the raspberry filling, you can use fresh or frozen raspberries; if using frozen, thaw them before using.
- Use Good Quality Chocolate: The quality of chocolate you use will significantly impact the flavor of your torte. Opt for a high-quality semisweet or dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cacao.
- Temper the Chocolate: Tempering the chocolate ensures a smooth, glossy finish and prevents it from seizing. To temper chocolate, follow the instructions provided in the recipe or use a double boiler or microwave method.
- Chill the Torte Properly: Chilling the torte allows the filling to set and helps the flavors meld together. Make sure to chill the torte for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, garnish the torte with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or powdered sugar for a visually appealing presentation.
Conclusion:
The Fudgy Raspberry Torte is a delectable dessert that combines a rich chocolate torte with a luscious raspberry filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With its elegant appearance and delightful taste, this torte is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite for special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, following the tips and steps provided in the recipe will help you create a stunning and delicious Fudgy Raspberry Torte that will be the star of any gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to indulge in this delightful treat!
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