CHOCOLATE MOCHA TORTE
A mocha filling is spread between the layers of this decadent chocolate cake that's piled high with flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For cake, make a paste of cocoa and water; cool and set aside. 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. Blend in cocoa mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35 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 filling, in a saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool., Meanwhile, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Dissolve coffee in water; add to creamed mixture along with cocoa, vanilla and cooled milk mixture. Beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in nuts. , Cut each cake into two horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the milk, water, vanilla, salt and half of the confectioners' sugar; mix well. Beat in the remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecan halves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Shakila Yesmin
[email protected]This is my new favorite chocolate torte recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the way the chocolate and coffee flavors complement each other.
Dipesh Sharma
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Hemel Ahmed
[email protected]This torte is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The mousse filling is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake.
Nenechi Onwuli
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The torte turned out beautiful and tasted even better than it looked!
the white wolf
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out great! It was a hit at my party.
MD Moursalin
[email protected]This is the best chocolate mocha torte recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of chocolate and coffee, and the mousse filling is so light and fluffy.
DX_Hridoyer_ Mamun
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The torte is so rich and decadent, and the mousse filling is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
shyheim Charlot
[email protected]This torte is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jaber Ahmed alvi Jaberahmedalvi420
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful. The frosting is the perfect touch.
Mason Owen
[email protected]This chocolate mocha torte is the best dessert I've had in a long time! The combination of chocolate and coffee is perfect, and the mousse filling is so light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and coff