Chocolate Strawberry Torte |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients Ingredients:
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
3/4 cup butter, cubed |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 cups water |
strawberry filling: |
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
glaze: |
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons water |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
3. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of each of the following: whipped topping and strawberry filling. Drizzle with half of the glaze. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
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