CHOCOLATE-WALNUT TORTE

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Layer upon layer of rich dark cocoa cake filled with light and fluffy whipped cream, this chocolate-walnut torte is a chocolate lover's dream!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (38 cookies)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 to 6 fresh nonpoisonous (unsprayed) leaves (such as lemon, grape or rose leaves) or pliable plastic leaves
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 oz semisweet baking chocolate
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Heat over to 350°F. Place cooking parchment paper or waxed paper in bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, mix walnuts, crushed cookies, brown sugar and butter until crumbly. Spread about 3/4 cup mixture in each pan; reserve remaining mixture.
  • In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour about 1 1/4 cups batter over topping in each pan; refrigerate remaining batter.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly. Immediately remove from pans to cooling rack; peel off paper. Repeat with remaining topping mixture and batter. Cool completely.
  • In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Place 1 cake layer, walnut side up, on serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup of the filling. Repeat with remaining layers and filling.
  • Or place whipped cream for top layer in decorating bag fitted with star tip number 6. Pipe rosettes in center of cake; garnish with chocolate leaves. To make chocolate leaves, wash and dry leaves. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Using small brush, brush chocolate about 1/8 inch thick over backs of leaves. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. Peel off leaves, handling as little as possible. Cover and refrigerate torte about 4 hours or until chilled. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

Dihasna Thivrani
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Clemet Aondoaver
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Drenkrod
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This torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Adriyan Dip
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Timothy Walucho
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This recipe is a waste of time. The torte was dense and flavorless.


Dillon Jansen
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the torte turned out okay.


Parvarish Pal
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I had trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe.


IAMHAR FAMILY
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The torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Mubarok Mubarok
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Md Zisan Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate torte, but this one was really good. The walnuts added a nice touch.


Jaime Ortiz
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I made this torte for a special occasion, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sarmila Rana
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many chocolate torte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte turned out perfectly.


Md Shahazan
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The torte was delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and walnuts. The texture was also perfect, it was moist and fluffy.


Nomcebo Fundama
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.


Creaner Tyler
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This torte was absolutely divine! The chocolate and walnuts were the perfect combination, and the texture was rich and decadent. It was a hit with my family and friends, and I'll definitely be making it again.