MOCHA TORTE 1936
Mom's note says she got this one from Mrs. Holmes. I think I need to warn you that I'm kind of flying blind on this one. I found a couple of pictures that may be representative and Mom's directions are kind of cryptic. I will share a picture of the recipe so you can see it, too. I've examined some other Mocha Torte Recipes to...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. CAKE: Separate and beat the yolks (reserve the whites), adding the sugar a little at a time.
- 2. Add the flour, stir to incorporate, then add the nuts and stir. NOTE: If you cannot find ground nuts you can grind them yourself in a food processor. To keep from making nut butter, use 1/4 C of the sugar to help grind the nuts.
- 3. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and then fold into above mixture and pour into two well greased 8" round cake pans. (May need to line pans with parchment paper.)
- 4. Bake 300, for 45 minutes After baked, let cool 20 minutes, and then remove from pans and let cool completely. I am not really sure how many layers this will make. I've provided for two layers but a whole pint of whipping cream between 2 layers seems excessive, so, perhaps it makes 3 or 4 layers (each layer cut in half ?) which would make better sense (to me, at least).
- 5. THE FILLING: Whip the cream, gradually add the cocoa, powdered sugar and coffee essence, while continuing to beat.
- 6. Assemble: Place bottom layer on decorative plate, spread 1/3 of the filling to within 1 inch of outside edge, position another layer on top and repeat, ending up with last cake layer on top.
- 7. FROSTING: cream the butter, 1 C of sugar, and the cocoa essence... if you need to adjust the consistency either add more sugar or a little more butter. More butter will make it lighter and fluffier, more sugar will make it stiffer and heavier. (Do not melt the butter, it should be slightly cool, just out of the fridge for about 10-20 minutes -- room temperature is too soft.)
- 8. OPTIONAL: To keep the frosting from being too salty, use unsalted butter and then add 1/4 tsp of salt. FROST THE CAKE and garnish as you please (with chocolate coffee beans, or shaved chocolate, or whatever you wish)
- 9. I've tried to fill out the directions for you... if I've forgotten something please comment and let me know. Thanks!! You can do a search for "coffee essence" and "cocoa essence" to see what those ingredients are and where to find them. I discovered that they sell coffee essence at Amazon.com. Who knew?
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[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! I was a little worried about the frosting, but it was easy to make and it turned out perfect. The torte was a big hit with my family and friends.
Eric Pangari
[email protected]I'm not a fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this torte. The chocolate flavor was dominant, and the coffee flavor was just a subtle hint. It was a great dessert.
Samraida Sulay
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The chocolate and coffee flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nokuthula Magubane
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet frosting.
shuvojit Roy
[email protected]I made this torte for a bake sale, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Julian Devorak
[email protected]This torte is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. The coffee flavor is subtle but present, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
Aston Arisimo
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems. It was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The torte was delicious!
Sahil Sahil
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a springform pan, and it came out perfectly. The frosting was a bit runny, but it still tasted great.
sameer lama
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte! The coffee flavor was dominant, and the chocolate flavor was just a hint in the background. It was the perfect balance of flavors.
Zandria Summers
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet frosting.
Adams Muema
[email protected]I made this torte for a bake sale, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
rhodora padilla
[email protected]This torte is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. The coffee flavor is subtle but present, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
balal kobir
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems. It was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The torte was delicious!
Bella Justice
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a springform pan, and it came out perfectly. The frosting was a bit runny, but it still tasted great.
K. E. Davis-Choon
[email protected]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. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Abdallah Alaoui
[email protected]This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter frosting.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I loved this torte! The chocolate flavor was dominant, and the coffee flavor was just a hint in the background. It was the perfect balance of flavors.
Arielle Marie
[email protected]This mocha torte was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolaty. The coffee flavor was subtle but present, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate. I'll definitely be making this again!