4-LAYER CHOCOLATE TORTE
When I want to serve a really special dessert, I turn to this recipe. The tender, four-layer chocolate cake has a yummy pudding-like filling.-Lois Gallup Edwards, Woodland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring often., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with syrup and water. Beat just until combined., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Cut each cake in half horizontally. Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake., For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar in a large heavy saucepan over low heat or double boiler over simmering water. With a portable mixer, beat mixture on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes., Pipe or spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls.
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Steven Rooney
rooneysteven2@yahoo.comThis is the best chocolate torte I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
dino fluff
f-d@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The torte is always a hit with my friends and family.
wave
wave@hotmail.comThis torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Waseem Abbas
w_a@gmail.comI've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
MD Moyen Hossan
h.m@aol.comThis torte is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Aubrey Craft perez
aubrey@hotmail.frOverall, I was really happy with this recipe. The torte was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make.
Miya Vai
vai.miya4@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the layers to bake evenly, but the torte still tasted great.
Free fire group
f.group@hotmail.co.ukThis torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Sana Baloch
s_b91@yahoo.comI love how moist and rich this torte is. The ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Saien Gaming
saien.gaming@yahoo.comThis torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Kal
kal21@hotmail.comI've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ave Avepet90
ave_avepet9023@hotmail.frThis torte is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Nomañ Official
n.o55@gmail.comOverall, I was really happy with this recipe. The torte was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make.
SfP_X_sohel AnGeL_pornima
angel_pornima_sfp_x_sohel71@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the layers to bake evenly, but the torte still tasted great.
Kamakia James
kamakia_j7@yahoo.comThe torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Mikaila Varghese
vmikaila94@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again soon.
GEN DECURE
gen.decure@hotmail.comI made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was.
Chmuneeb JUTT
jutt.chmuneeb91@aol.comThis chocolate torte was absolutely divine! The layers were moist and rich, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.