Black Forest Chocolate Torte Recipe

Name: Black Forest Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/4 cups water; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 6 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted; 1 cup cherry pie filling

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups water
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup cherry pie filling

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line bottoms of 4 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment.
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water just until blended.
3
In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating after each addition. Divide batter among prepared pans.
4
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
5
For chocolate filling, melt chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until blended. Stir in almonds.
6
For whipped cream, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
7
To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup chocolate filling and 1 cup whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining cake and chocolate filling.
8
Spread remaining whipped cream over sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides. Spoon pie filling over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

2044

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 1-1/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Chocolate Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Forest Chocolate Torte

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