Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte Recipe

Name: Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; CHERRY LAYER:; 4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; COCONUT LAYER:; 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; CHOCOLATE GANACHE:; 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well.
2
Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
3
Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries.
4
In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer.
5
Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

2287

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

324

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Coconut 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.

Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte

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