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
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.
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Mnyamezeli Kampi
[email protected]This torte is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Rajiv Mainali
[email protected]I had some trouble finding raspberry filling at the store, so I used strawberry filling instead. It still tasted great!
Clyde Barrow
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make it again.
Mike the king
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry in this torte. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
Rai Hasnain
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out wonderfully! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Sivuyise Maliviwe
[email protected]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
[email protected]I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Olerato Ntikang
[email protected]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.