Chocolate Torte Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Torte Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TORTE; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; FILLING; 1 1/2 cups cold whipping cream (35%); 1/2 cup icing sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional); red food coloring (optional); COCOA GLAZE; 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup icing sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

TORTE
2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
FILLING
1 1/2 cups cold whipping cream (35%)
1/2 cup icing sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional)
red food coloring (optional)
COCOA GLAZE
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons water
1 cup icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
TORTE: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Grease & flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
2
In large mixer bowl, stir together dry ingredients.
3
Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water - batter will be thin. Divide batter among prepared pans.
4
Back 20 to 25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans and then remove to wire rack. COOL COMPLETELY.
5
Spread filling between layers reserving 1/2 cup for garnish on top. Spread cocoa glaze over top of torte. Refrigerate. Before serving, garnish with reserved filling. Keep refrigerated after serving.
6
FILLING: In small mixer bowl, beat whipping cream and icing sugar until stiff.
7
Fold in vanilla until evenly blended.
8
If desired, fold in mint extract and red food colouring. This makes a nice touch for the Christmas season.
9
COCOA GLAZE: In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add cocoa and water, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat. Gradually add icing sugar and vanilla, beating with wire whisk until smooth.
11
Note: if you only have 2 cake pans, reserve the remaining batter in the refrigerator while the first 2 layers bake.

2082

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

206

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TORTE, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Torte Cake 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.

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