Mocha-Almond Torte Recipe

Name: Mocha-Almond Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals; 1 tablespoon milk; 2/3 cup butter; 3 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (1 1/2 squares); 2 egg yolks; 1 frozen loaf pound cake, thawed; 1/2 cup almond paste; 3 tablespoons water; 2 -3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 tablespoon milk
2/3 cup butter
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (1 1/2 squares)
2 egg yolks
1 frozen loaf pound cake, thawed
1/2 cup almond paste
3 tablespoons water
2 -3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

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Mocha Frosting:
2
Dissolve instant coffee in the 1 Tbsp. milk. In a mixer bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer for 30 sec. Beat in 1 1/2c. of the powdered sugar and the melted unsweetened chocolate. Add egg yolks and the dissolved coffee crystals, beating till the mixture is well blended. Add the remaining powdered sugar and additional milk to make a fluffy frosting consistency.
3
Slice the loaf cake horizontally into 3 layers. Beat together almond paste and the 3 tbsp water. Spread the bottom cake layer with 1/3c of the almond paste mixture. Top with the next cake layer and repeat layering with remaining almond paste mixture and 1/2c. of the frosting. Top with the remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle sliced almonds atop. Store cake, covered, in the fridge.

1215

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals, 1 tablespoon milk, 2/3 cup butter, 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Mocha-Almond 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.

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