Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is Mocha Cream Torte, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the rich, deep notes of coffee with the velvety smoothness of cream. This exquisite torte features layers of moist chocolate cake, each lovingly embraced by a luscious mocha buttercream frosting. As you savor each heavenly bite, the symphony of flavors dances on your palate, leaving you spellbound. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary creation with our collection of meticulously crafted recipes, guiding you through every step of the baking process. From the preparation of the decadent chocolate cake layers to the creation of the velvety mocha buttercream frosting, our recipes provide detailed instructions, ensuring your torte turns out nothing short of perfection.
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TOFFEE-MOCHA CREAM TORTE
When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give the moist chocolate cake a mild mocha flavor, while the fluffy whipped cream layers, blended with brown sugar and crunchy toffee bits, are deliciously rich. -Lynn Rogers, Richfield, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° . In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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 buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Dissolve coffee in water; stir into batter., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For topping, dissolve coffee in water in a large bowl; cool. Add cream and brown sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with 1-1/3 cups of topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of crushed candy bars. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LAYERED MOCHA CREAM TORTE
Categories Coffee Chocolate Dairy Egg Dessert Freeze/Chill Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend ground cookies and coffee powder in processor. Set aside 3/4 cup cookie crumb mixture. Add butter to remaining crumb mixture and process until crumbs are moist. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until just firm to touch, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make fillings:
- Stir chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon coffee powder in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Set chocolate mixture aside while preparing meringue.
- Stir 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup without stirring until candy thermometer registers 240°F, tilting pan to submerge bulb, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat whites in large bowl to soft peaks.
- Gradually beat hot syrup into whites. Continue beating until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold 1/3 of meringue into lukewarm chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining meringue. Set chocolate meringue aside.
- Combine 1/4 cup cream and 5 teaspoons coffee powder in large bowl; stir to dissolve. Add 2 1/2 cups cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon and beat until firm peaks form. Fold 1 1/2 cups coffee whipped cream into chocolate meringue, forming mocha mousse.
- Spoon half of mocha mousse over bottom of crust. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons reserved crumb mixture over mousse. Spoon half of coffee whipped cream over crumbs. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons crumbs. Repeat layering with remaining mocha mousse, crumbs, coffee whipped cream and crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead; keep refrigerated.) Run knife around pan sides to loosen torte. Remove pan sides and serve.
MOCHA KAHLUA ICE CREAM TORTE WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Press crust mixture onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with 2 3/4 inches high on the sides. Bake crust until firm, about 8 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool crust completely.
- Mix ice cream, kahlua in large bowl. Mix in heath bars, saving several tablespoons for garnish. Pour ice cream into crust, smooth top, freeze until firm, about four hours. Can be prepared 2 days ahead covered.
- Using small knife cut around side of pan to loosen torte. Remove pan sides, sprinkle saved crushed heath bar on top. Let torte stand 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with hot fudge sauce.
- Combine chopped dark chocolate with butter, sugar, heavy cream, and hot water. Melt mixture stirring, at low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt and serve warm.
MOCHA CREAM TORTE
My guests never guess that this impressive chocolate dessert relies on a packaged cake mix. Mocha flavor and cream cheese frosting make it special. -Mary Lonse, Chatfield, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, walnuts and drink mix; press into prepared pans. , Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over prepared crusts. Bake according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Remove waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sour cream and drink mix until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. , Place one cake layer, crunchy side up, on a serving plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining layers and frosting. Store in the refrigerator.
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MOCHA CREAM CHOCOLATE TORTE
Simple chocolate cake filled and frosted with a rich mocha cream. Uses cake mix for easy preparation. From the Pillsbury Bake Off cookbook. This was an entry in 1986.
Provided by D2thaK
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven 350*.
- Grease and flour 13x9 inch pan.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs, beating at low speed until moistened.
- Beat 2 minutes at high speed,.
- Pour into prepared pan; bake at 350* for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and instant coffee; blend well.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. (Mixture will be very thick.).
- In large bowl beat margarine and powdered sugar until well blended.
- Gradually add cooled coffee mixture; beat until light and fluffy.
- To assemble torte, cut cooled cake in half lengthwise.
- Slice each half in half horizontally to make 4 layers.
- Place 1 layer on serving tray.
- Spread top with frosting mixture.
- Repeat with remaining layers and frosting.
- Frost sides and top of cake.
- Sprinkle top of torte with chocolate curls if desired.
- Store in refrigerator.
ALMOND TORTE WITH MOCHA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
Incredible simple, elegant, delicious torte that is perfect for birthdays or hostess gift. Top with Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting (recipe also on this site)
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).
- Prepare 2 8 inch (20cm) round cake pans by greasing them and lining them with waxed paper cut to fit.
- In a blender combine the eggs and sugar at high speed until smooth. Add almonds and blend until they are very finely ground. Add flour and baking powder and blend until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake at 350F (180C0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Let cakes cool (about 5 min) before removing from the pans. Let cool completely before icing.
- Optional to pour 1-2 T amaretto liqueur on bottom layer for decadence.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 7.2
MOCHA CREAM CHOCOLATE TORTE
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan. Bake at 3500 F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes remove from pan. Cool completely.Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and instant coffee blend well. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. (Mixture will be very thick.) In large bowl, beat margarine and powdered sugar until well blended. Gradually add cooled coffee mixture beat until light and fluffy.To assemble torte, cut cooled cake in half lengthwise. Slice each half in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer on serving tray. Spread top with about 1/3 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining layers and frosting. Frost sides and top of cake. Sprinkle top of torte with chocolate sprinkles garnish with almonds. Store in refrigerator. HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: See package for directions.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 480 Protein 5g Carbohydrate 51g Fat 28g Sodium 470mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese until they are light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar to the creamed butter and cream cheese mixture.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder to the batter and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- For the mocha frosting, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the hot water.
- Let the coffee mixture cool slightly before adding it to the creamed butter.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the creamed butter and coffee mixture.
- Beat in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cake with the mocha frosting and decorate with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Conclusion:
The mocha cream torte is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy mocha frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The cake is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy making and eating this delicious cake.
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