Mock Chocolate Torte Recipe

Name: Mock Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups buttermilk baking mix; ¾ cup sugar; ⅓ cup cocoa; 1 egg; ⅔ cup milk; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup cherry preserves or ½ cup strawberry, presesrves; 2 cups chilled whipping cream; 1 cup powdered sugar; ½ cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; halved maraschino cherry (optional); sliced almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups buttermilk baking mix
¾ cup sugar
⅓ cup cocoa
1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup cherry preserves or ½ cup strawberry, presesrves
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
halved maraschino cherry (optional)
sliced almonds (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour a 8 x 8-inch square pan.
3
In large bowl, add baking mix, sugar, cocoa, egg, milk, shortening, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4
Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for four minutes.
5
Pour into prepared pan.
6
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
8
Remove from pan.
9
Cool completely.
10
Carefully split cake to make two layers.
11
Spread bottom layer with preserves.
12
Spread 1 cup of chocolate cream over preserves.
13
Top with second layer.
14
Frost top and sides of cake with remaining chocolate cream.
15
Garnish with cherries and almond slices if desired.
16
Refrigerate any remaining torte.
17
For chocolate cream: beat 2 cups chilled whipping cream, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a chilled bowl until stiff.

1400

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups buttermilk baking mix, ¾ cup sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Mock 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.

Mock Chocolate Torte

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