This impressive torte is doubly delicious with chocolate in both the batter and frosting. Orange marmalade adds a bit of tartness.-Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, water, orange liqueur and orange zest. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water mixture., Pour into prepared dish. 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 pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Split cake in half horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with orange liqueur. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate; spread with marmalade. Top with remaining layer, cut side down., For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Cool to room temperature; stir until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Garnish with kumquats if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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The Unknown
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
bow ty
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the torte turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
God Blessing
[email protected]I had a bit of trouble getting the torte out of the pan in one piece. I think I'll try greasing the pan more next time.
Shaniya Dorsey
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
RX Rakib
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. The orange flavor really shines through.
Javi Batres
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a rich and decadent torte that is sure to impress.
Mulota Maxwell
[email protected]I love how the orange and chocolate flavors complement each other in this torte. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Rebecca Michael
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Ayabonga Mbeje
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. The end result was a stunning and delicious torte.
Kao Sar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
Kakooza Faruk
[email protected]This was absolutely delightful and delicious!