SCHOKOLADEN TORTE (CHOCOLATE CAKE)

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Make and share this Schokoladen Torte (Chocolate Cake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 lb dark swiss chocolate (sweet chocolate)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
sifted confectioners' sugar, for garnish (icing sugar)
1/2-1 cup prepared whipped cream, for garnish
12 hazelnuts or 12 berries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place 9-inch springform pan on sheet of wax paper, use pencil to trace around bottom and cut out with scissors.
  • Butter bottom and sides of pan; line bottom of pan with buttered wax paper circle.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into small bowl.
  • Coarsely grate chocolate on piece of wax paper and transfer to top pan of double boiler.
  • Fill bottom pan of double boiler halfway with water; bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat, set pan with grated chocolate on top of other pan, add butter and stir until melted and smooth (7 to 10 minutes).
  • Add sugar; stir until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
  • Transfer chocolate mixture to large mixing bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer or mixing spoon, add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla extract to mixture and mix well.
  • Place egg whites to medium mixing bowl, and using clean dry mixer or whisk, beat until stiff.
  • Using rubber spatula, fold in egg whites with chocolate mixture; transfer to prepared springform pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool torte on wire cake rack; remove sides of pan.
  • Place 9-inch lace paper doily on top of cake; sift confectioners' sugar over it; remove doily.
  • Pipe whipped cream dollops around edge of cake top and place a hazelnut or berry in each cream dollop.
  • Serve with extra whipped cream.

Mohamed Assy
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I'm so glad I found this chocolate cake recipe. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


damion whittingham
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This chocolate cake is the perfect way to end a meal. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Md Tmal chokidar
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This chocolate cake is so delicious. I can't get enough of it. I've already made it twice this week.


Hope Chaita
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I love the way this chocolate cake looks. It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Jaidyn Poop
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This chocolate cake is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hasnain Aqan
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I'm not a big chocolate cake fan, but this cake was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.


Yonnette Yolanda
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This chocolate cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my favorite chocolate cake recipe.


Star MoonTarot
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I made this chocolate cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for her special day.


Rhea Peterson
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This chocolate cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Amos Ssejjonje
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake. It's the perfect cake for a chocolate lover.


Sajjad hossen jr
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This chocolate cake is dense and fudgy, just the way I like it. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


MSC Systems
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I've made this chocolate cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Shafqat_chachar
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This chocolate cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, chocolatey, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kelly Thomas
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I love the simplicity of this chocolate cake recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kasey Bates
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I'm not a big baker, but this chocolate cake was easy to make and turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Noah Elliott
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This cake is amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the texture is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Curtis Callaway
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I love this chocolate cake! It is so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I have made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because.


EKaterina Koroleva
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This is the best chocolate cake I have ever eaten! It is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Eve Diva
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with all of our guests.


Md Afzal Khan
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This chocolate cake is absolutely divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.