DREAMY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

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I received a coupon book from Lactantia in the mail, and this was one of the recipes printed in the book. I made this recipe with some heavy changes, but decided to post the recipe in its original form here.

Provided by Veggie Girl Kacey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 torte, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped, divided
3/4 cup salted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line with a round of parchment paper.
  • Melt bittersweet chocolate with 2 oz milk chocolate and the butter in a large, heavy saucepan set over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and salt, followed by eggs and vanilla. Sift cocoa powder over chocolate mixture, stir until combined.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top has a thin crust and the edges pull away from pan. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate and remove parchment paper. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream in a small saucepan set over low heat. Add remaining milk chocolate; cook, stirring until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat remaining whipping cream until very stiff. Gently fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream until uniformly combined. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Mound chocolate cream onto centre of cake just before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls or dusting of cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 3.1

Arieta Togia
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a chocolate torte. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Tamim Mahim
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This torte is very dense and rich. I would recommend serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.


Molebogeng Mashabe
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I had some trouble getting the ganache to set properly, but the torte was still delicious.


Muster Minder
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Kezia Thomas
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate dessert.


Awais Bashir
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This torte is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


kalab azmera
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I made this torte for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


bdiamonddmc
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Jesse De bruyn
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I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this torte. It wasn't too sweet and the chocolate flavor was very well-balanced.


SEPNIL GAIMING
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The torte was cooked perfectly and the ganache was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Brad Parkin
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


ConnorsBeamed Accs
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This chocolate torte is like a dream come true! It's rich, dense, and full of chocolate flavor. I loved the combination of the chocolate cake and the chocolate ganache. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.