CHERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE TORTE

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This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. -Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries., In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer., Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Samreen Jaan
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This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Myla Thompson
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this torte was surprisingly delicious. The chocolate and cherry flavors really shine through.


Sherrilyn Teeluk
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Easy to make and oh so good! I highly recommend this recipe.


Sherry Young
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of chocolate, coconut, and cherry.


Taylor Hardy
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This torte is incredibly rich and decadent. A perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Youssef Ahmed
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the torte turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Naseer Rajpoot
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Very easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mathil Thewunaka
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the rich chocolate flavor and the delicate coconut filling.


Mughal Zaadi
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A must-try for chocolate and coconut lovers! The combination of flavors is heavenly.


Bayleigh Cramer
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I'll definitely be making it again.


Zakir Ktk
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This was an amazing recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. Even people who don't usually like coconut enjoyed this torte.


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