Strawberry-Almond Chocolate Torte Recipe
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Strawberry-Almond Chocolate Torte

By: Diane Kensinger  
"'This layer cake is wonderful when strawberries are in season,' Diane Kensinger of Manheim, Pennsylvania notes of her eye-catching dinner finale. 'Sometimes I'll make it and invite family for a spur-of-the-minute dessert night! The recipe won first prize at a local farm show.'"

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Prep Time:
50 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 egg whites
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup cold brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 6 fresh strawberries, sliced into thick slices

Directions

  1. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat the bottom of three 9-in. baking pans with nonstick cooking spray; line with waxed paper. Spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together three times.
  2. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine coffee and extracts. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture alternately with coffee mixture.
  3. Spread into prepared pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently peel off waxed paper. Cool completely.
  4. In a bowl, gently mash the strawberries; stir in almond extract. Fold in whipped topping. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; top with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to cream. Beat until stiff peaks form. Frost top of cake. Garnish with almonds and strawberries. Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 piece equals 271 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by hazelnutty 
This was sooo good. I followed the recipe exactly. My favorite part is definitely the creamy... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Gideon Frazier 
This recipe is amazing!!! It went straight to my favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by heidi 
This came out quite lovely. I used nutriwhip instead of the frozen dessert topping, which I... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by April 
I had an issue with the topping...I followed the directions but the topping came out EXTREMELY... MORE

 
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