Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Minted Chocolate Torte. This delectable creation is a masterpiece of culinary art, combining the refreshing essence of mint with the rich decadence of chocolate. Prepare to embark on a journey of taste sensations as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert.
This recipe collection offers a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Minted Chocolate Torte. From the luscious chocolate cake layers to the velvety mint mousse filling, each step is meticulously explained to ensure success. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for your enjoyment.
As you delve into the article, you'll discover variations of this classic torte that cater to diverse preferences. Delight in the Gluten-Free Minted Chocolate Torte, a delightful adaptation that accommodates dietary restrictions without compromising on taste. For those who prefer a touch of boozy indulgence, the Grand Marnier Minted Chocolate Torte incorporates the essence of orange liqueur, adding an extra layer of complexity.
With each recipe, you'll find detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a comprehensive list of ingredients. We've also included insightful FAQs to address any queries you may have along the way. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to immerse yourself in the delightful world of Minted Chocolate Torte.
CHOCOLATE MINT LAYERED TORTE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Line each pan with 9-inch round piece waxed paper; grease waxed paper. Set aside.
- Combine all cake ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely.
- Combine whipping cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons mint flavoring in bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until soft peaks form. Continue beating, gradually adding 2 tablespoons sugar, until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup filling for garnish; refrigerate.
- Cut each cake layer horizontally in half using serrated knife. Place 1 split cake layer onto serving plate; spread with 1/3 filling. Repeat with remaining cake layers and filling, ending with cake layer. Refrigerate torte at least 1 hour.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 1-quart saucepan; stir in chocolate chips and corn syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until chocolate chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon mint extract. Spread glaze over top of torte, allowing glaze to drizzle down sides. Garnish with reserved 1/2 cup filling and mint leaves, if desired. Refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 150 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 6 grams
MOCHA CAKE
Without a doubt, this is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. I share this decadent dessert with everyone I can!-Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHOCOLATE-MINT TORTE
This mousselike dessert is so airy it's liable to float right off your plate. Combine that texture with the cool flavor of peppermint-laced chocolate, and you have a treat that just might send you to cloud nine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set a roasting pan on lowest rack of oven. Fill pan halfway with water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Cut parchment paper large enough to cover bottom and to hang over long sides of loaf pan. Place in loaf pan; coat with cooking spray.
- Put chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
- Put heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
- Put eggs and sugar in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk on medium-high speed until tripled in volume, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold half of the chocolate mixture into egg mixture until almost incorporated; fold in remaining chocolate mixture. Fold in reserved whipped cream and the peppermint extract.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Set loaf pan in roasting pan. Bake until chocolate loses its sheen and appears set when loaf pan is jiggled, about 25 minutes.
- Carefully transfer roasting pan to a heatproof surface. Remove loaf pan from water bath; let cool completely on a rack.
- Pulling up on parchment, remove torte from pan; transfer to a baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Using an offset spatula, gently loosen torte from parchment and then invert onto a serving platter.
- Using a sieve, lightly dust torte with cocoa. Garnish with fresh and chocolate mint leaves, and whipped cream if desired.
CHOCOLATE MINT TORTE
I love rich and easy desserts. To be honest, I haven't made this one yet, but I have all the ingredients. I'm planning on making this one for a special dinner later. I wanted to post it so I'd have the recipe handy when I make it.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the butter and chopped cookies and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Refrigerate.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool slightly. Mix in the milk until creamy.
- Beat together the powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the chocolate mixture.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the whipped topping. Fold in the remaining whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Spread onto the refrigerated crust. Place back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- When serving, remove the collar from the pan. Serve with the remaining whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 222.3, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.7, Protein 4.8
BROWNIE TORTE
My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to serve it at Christmastime on an antique platter surrounded by ornaments for decoration. -Candace McClure, Brookville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, mixing well. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes (do not overbake). Cool 10 minutes. Invert onto a flat surface dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off paper. Cool completely., In a bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Trim cake edges; cut crosswise into fourths. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; top with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat twice. Top with remaining layer. Frost top, sides and ends of cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHOCOLATE MINT TORTE RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by lakecar
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 10-inch x 15-inch jelly roll pan by lining with parchment and spritzing with cooking spray. For the cake batter: In a stand mixer whip the eggs until thick and pale yellow. Gradually beat in the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Fold into the thick egg mixture. In a measuring cup, whisk together the oil and buttermilk. Fold into the chocolate batter until just combined. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 8 to 12 minutes. The edges will begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and the center will spring back when lightly pressed. Remove the cake from the oven and use a knife to loosen the edges. Lift the cake and parchment paper onto a rack to cool. To prepare the mint filling: In a small bowl stir together the sugar and whipped cream stabilizer. In a large bowl, mix the cream, peppermint oil and green food coloring. Whip the cream until it begins to thicken. Sprinkle in the sugar mixture and continue whipping until the mixture is quite thick and mousse-like. To prepare the ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Add the heavy cream and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the cream is very hot. Whisk together the mixture until the chocolate melts and the ganache is smooth. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes, to cool and thicken. To assemble the cake: Cut the cooled cake crosswise into four even sections, each a scant 4-inch x 10-inches. Spread three of the sections with 1/4th of the cooled, thickened ganache. Reserve the last 1/4th of ganache for serving. Divide the filling into thirds. Spread or pipe 1/3 of the filling onto each ganache-topped cake section. Be sure to leave one cake section unfilled, to place on top. Carefully stack the three filled sections. Place the fourth (unfilled) section on top, pressing down on the whole stack gently. Wrap the whole torte firmly in plastic wrap. Freeze at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. Remove from the freezer, remove the plastic wrap, and let the cake thaw for about 15 minutes before serving. Reheat the reserved ganache, and pour it over the cake before slicing. Serve cold. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Tips: The whipped cream stabilizer in the recipe can be replaced with 4 teaspoons of Instant ClearJel. For best results, the cream does need to be stabilized, regular whipped cream will not work well for this recipe. 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract can replace the peppermint oil in the recipe. Adjust to taste. Pale pink coloring would also work nicely with the mint flavoring.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will have a big impact on the final flavor of your torte. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a rich, dark flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your torte tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the torte in a water bath: Baking the torte in a water bath helps to create a moist, evenly cooked torte. Make sure the water level comes halfway up the sides of the pan.
- Let the torte cool completely before serving: This will help the torte to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
This minted chocolate torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy mint filling, and delicate chocolate ganache, this torte is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this minted chocolate torte a try. You won't be disappointed!
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