CHOCOLATE/WHIPPING CREAM TORTE
Special occasions call for extraordinary desserts like this impressive-looking torte. It may take some time to prepare but the smiles on the faces of family and friends makes it all worth it! -Rita Futral, Starkville, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 22 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. , In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add the eggs, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture; beat on low speed just until combine. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients to creamed mixture until just combined. , Pour into three greased and floured 8- or 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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, beat cream in a chilled small bowl until soft peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add whipped cream, beat until smooth. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; top with about 1/2 cup filling. Repeat four times. Top with remaining cake layer. Cover and refrigerate., For frosting, melt butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream and vanilla; mix well. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over top and sides of cake. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Oluwakemi Adeoye
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this torte. The chocolate cake layers were dry and crumbly, and the whipped cream filling was too sweet. The ganache was the only part of the torte that I really enjoyed.
Reneilwe Monyela
[email protected]This torte was absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and airy. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor. I will definitely be making thi
Givone
[email protected]This torte was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The chocolate cake layers were a bit dry, but the whipped cream filling and ganache made up for it. Overall, this was a delicious and impressive dessert.
Maya Hickson
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte came out beautifully. The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and fluffy. The gana
Siddiq Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts, but this torte was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, but not too sweet. The whipped cream filling was light and fluffy, and the ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would defi
Shahbaz Butt
[email protected]This torte was amazing! It was so easy to make, and it turned out so beautifully. The chocolate cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the whipped cream filling was light and airy. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be mak
Fizzah Noor
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this torte. The chocolate cake layers were dry and crumbly, and the whipped cream filling was too sweet. The ganache was the only part of the torte that I really enjoyed.
Sphakamiso Akiri
[email protected]This torte was absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and airy. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor. I will definitely be making thi
Zachary Fink
[email protected]This torte was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The chocolate cake layers were a bit dry, but the whipped cream filling and ganache made up for it. Overall, this was a delicious and impressive dessert.
SK Funny Comedy
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte came out beautifully. The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and fluffy. The gana
ricky bhujel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts, but this torte was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, but not too sweet. The whipped cream filling was light and fluffy, and the ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would defi
Maggie Macharia
[email protected]This torte was amazing! It was so easy to make, and it turned out so beautifully. The chocolate cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the whipped cream filling was light and airy. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be mak
Chuchu Samuel
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this torte. The chocolate cake layers were dry and crumbly, and the whipped cream filling was too sweet. The ganache was the only part of the torte that I really enjoyed.
Sunday Omoregbe
[email protected]This torte was absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and airy. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor. I will definitely be making thi
Emran
[email protected]This torte was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The chocolate cake layers were a bit dry, but the whipped cream filling and ganache made up for it. Overall, this was a delicious and impressive dessert.
Julie Valentines
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of chocolate desserts, but this torte was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, but not too sweet. The whipped cream filling was light and fluffy, and the ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definit
True Warrior
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the torte came out beautifully. The chocolate cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream filling was light and fluffy. The gana
Akil Raj
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the whipped cream filling is light and fluffy. I love serving this torte with fresh
zayn lover
[email protected]This chocolate whipping cream torte is absolutely divine! The layers are so moist and fluffy, and the cream filling is light and airy. The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor. I will definitely be makin