Chocolate Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup baking cocoa; 2 cups boiling water; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Whisk cocoa and water until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture. Beat until smooth.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
3
In a bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form. Chill until firm.
4
In a saucepan, melt chips and butter over medium heat; stir in cream. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar. Chill for at least 1 hour or until completely cooled. Beat with electric mixer to achieve spreadable consistency.
5
Spread half of the filling over one cake layer; top with second layer and remaining filling. Top with third layer; frost top and sides of cake. Chill for 2 hours before cutting.

3300

kcal

Calories

271

Fat

197

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: 1 cup butter, softened, 2-1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chocolate Torte

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