LIGHT CHOCOLATE TORTE WITH RASPBERRY FILLING

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For an elegant ending to the meal, impress guests with this gorgeous guilt-free torte. The chocolate cake by itself is truly wonderful, but the light, creamy raspberry filling really makes it special. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
Fresh raspberries, mint sprigs and additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, buttermilk, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., Transfer to two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 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., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and jam until blended. Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place a bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Garnish with raspberries, mint and additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mnyamezeli Kampi
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This torte is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Rajiv Mainali
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I had some trouble finding raspberry filling at the store, so I used strawberry filling instead. It still tasted great!


Clyde Barrow
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Janib malik
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my torte didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. It was still tasty, but it was a bit dense.


Yussuf channel
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make it again.


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


christina cooper
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Michid michka
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I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry in this torte. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Rai Hasnain
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This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out wonderfully! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Sivuyise Maliviwe
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. The raspberry filling was tart and refreshing, and it balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly.


Emmanuel Edem
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I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Olerato Ntikang
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This torte was a delight! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.