Chocolate Lover's Torte

45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

299 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

Be the first to add a photo of this recipe!

Ingredients

1/4	cup	butter
1/3	cup	cocoa powder
2/3	cup	butter	softened
1	cup	sugar
3	tablespoons	sugar	divided
3	large	eggs	separated
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4	teaspoon	almond extract
3/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	milk
2/3	cup	almonds	finely grounded

Chocolate chip glaze
1/4	cup	water
3	tablespoons	sugar
1	cup	mini chocolate chips	semisweet
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract


1	x	whipped cream	sweetened, optional

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Generously grease and flour 2 heart-shaped or 9-inch round baking pans.

In small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Remove from heat; stir in cocoa.

In large bowl, beat 2/3 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy.

Add chocolate mixture, egg yolks, vanilla and almond extracts; beat until blended.

Gradually add flour, salt and milk; beat until well blended.

Stir in almonds.

In medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, beating just until soft peaks form.

Gently fold into chocolate mixture.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes (cake will settle slightly); remove from pans to wire racks.

Cool completely.

Prepare SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE.

Place one cake layer on serving plate; spoon half of glaze over layer.

Top with second layer.

Spread top and sides with remaining glaze.

Cool until glaze is set.

Garnish as desired.

SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons sugar.

Heat to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Beat with whisk or spoon until chips are melted.

Use immediately.

Add your comment

Categories this recipe belongs to

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 79g

Amount per Serving

Calories 299 56% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g	28%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	49%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Sodium 219mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 24.0g
Protein 4.0g	9%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How is this calculated?

Rate this Recipe

Not a member? You can still rate this recipe!

Review this Recipe

Note: You must be a member to submit a review. Please Sign in or Sign Up.

Back to Recipes for Picnic

Last Recipes Viewed

Recipe Bite

The Cost of Convenience

by Mark R. Vogel

The other day I hopped over to a well known pancake chain for a serious pig-out session. I ordered pancakes, an egg, sausage, hash browns, toast, coffee & OJ. Thirty-five minutes later when the food finally arrived, they forgot my toast, my OJ, and neve...

Member Review

Picante Super Skillet Nachos

Excellent combination of Ingredients. Has great texture as finger food. Makes parties and social get togethers fun. Can be made as a "Fat-Free" dish. Just leave out the Avacado and use a Very Lean Ground Meat that has been drained and rinsed after cooking. Fat-Free ReFried Beans are easily found. An Excellent Cholesterol Free Dish also.