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Easy Chocolate Cream Torte

SUBMITTED BY: Ayla

"Delicious, elegant and very creamy layered dessert! Got the recipe from my mother. Freezes well."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  8 Hrs 20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 7 inch round torte

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  2. Sift together flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, 2/3 cup white sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer. Beat in egg, and mix until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour mixture. Continue to work with hands to form a smooth dough. Divide dough into 4 equal portions, and press each portion into a 7 inch circle on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Cool completely.
  5. For the filling, combine cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla and instant coffee in a large bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator 30 minutes. Then whip cold cream mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread 1/4 of filling on each cookie. Stack cookies. Chill 8 hours before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by WOLFA
I don't think this needs nearly as much coffee as called for. Otherwise very good. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Easy Chocolate Cream Torte

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 406

  • Total Fat: 24.5g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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