WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TORTE

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Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a holiday feast. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup water
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM FROSTING:
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup seedless raspberry jam, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and white chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the buttermilk, eggs and extracts. , In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, baking soda and remaining flour. Gradually beat in butter mixture. Stir in pecan mixture. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth., To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of jam over one cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Warm remaining jam; drizzle over dessert plates. Top with a slice of torte.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 119g carbohydrate (91g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Noor Anssri
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This torte was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought crust and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajeeb Rehman Mahar
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This torte was absolutely delicious! The white chocolate and cranberries were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabibur Rahman
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This torte was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less white chocolate next time.


Hasnain Faheem
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Aafi Shah1
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This torte is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


kurdish Man99
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I made this torte for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Khaled Hasan
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This torte was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use less flour next time.


Seeta Hatton
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This was my first time making a torte and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lusizi Isaac Makhanda
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Saniagull Gull
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This torte was easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Pranto Hossin
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Kamilah Gaston
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This torte is amazing! It's so creamy and rich, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Paris
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I love this torte! The white chocolate and cranberries are a perfect combination. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Harliv Vansh
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This torte was delicious! I used a 9-inch springform pan and it turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


sebhat tesgaye
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I made this torte for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy white chocolate filling and the tart cranberries. The crust was also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this torte again.


Chris Leonard
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This White Chocolate Christmas Torte was an absolute delight! The combination of white chocolate and cranberries was divine, and the almond crust added a lovely nutty flavor. The torte was rich and creamy, yet light and airy at the same time. I highl