CONTEST-WINNING RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE TORTE

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Wow holiday guests with this striking cake that looks fancy but is easy to decorate. The fresh raspberries and chocolate mounds on top make it a real standout.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
GLAZE:
1/4 cup boiling water
4 teaspoons raspberry gelatin
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
TOPPING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups fresh raspberries
Optional: Confectioners' sugar and chocolate curls

Steps:

  • Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually beat into the creamed mixture. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Carefully remove waxed paper., For glaze, stir water and gelatin until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in jam. Brush evenly over bottom of cake. Trim edges; cut cake widthwise into thirds., For topping, in a microwave, melt chips; stir until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping until blended; fold in remaining whipped topping (mixture will be thick)., Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter; spread with 3/4 cup topping. Repeat layers; top with raspberries. If desired, decorate the top with confectioners' sugar and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 32g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

XAFIN X YT
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This torte was delicious! The combination of chocolate and raspberry was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.


Janet Velazquez
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry. This is a great recipe for any occasion.


Prince Belvedere
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This torte was a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Maya Ehab
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This torte was amazing! The chocolate and raspberry flavors complemented each other perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Sharmila Dangi
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I had some trouble getting the crust to come together, but the torte still turned out delicious. The filling was smooth and creamy and the raspberry flavor was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Ashir Satti
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Mohammed Labdi
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lindah Lirunjilu
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This torte was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and rich. The raspberry flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Dior DIOR
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together. The torte was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


kabitaa kafle
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and raspberries. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again!


Tahir rehman
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This raspberry chocolate torte is a showstopper! The combination of rich chocolate and tart raspberries is divine. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My fam