Nutty Chocolate Fudge Torte
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
⏱️ Prep Time: 25 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of this decadent Nutty Chocolate Fudge Torte, a dessert that’s sure to steal the show at any gathering. With a delightful blend of chocolate, pears, and pecans, this torte offers a luxurious treat that will leave your guests craving for more. The secret ingredient? Pureed pears, which infuse the torte with a uniquely rich flavor. Despite its gourmet taste, this dessert is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pear
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 package cake mix
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 380.3
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 45.9mg
- Sodium: 484mg
- Carbohydrates: 61.4g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 34.3g
- Protein: 6.1g
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare Cake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for later use as topping.
- Puree Pears: In a blender or food processor, process the pear until smooth. Add the pear puree to the remaining cake mixture along with the eggs. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Assemble Torte: Pour the batter into the greased 9-inch springform pan. Drop the melted chocolate by tablespoonfuls over the batter.
- Prepare Topping: Combine the pecans, water, and the reserved 1/2 cup of cake mixture. Crumble this mixture over the chocolate layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the torte comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the torte to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the torte. Once loosened, cool the torte completely on a wire rack.
- Serve: Remove the sides of the springform pan. In a small bowl, combine the caramel topping with milk until smooth. Drizzle this mixture on serving plates. Place a slice of the baked torte over the drizzle on each plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
This Nutty Chocolate Fudge Torte is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, with its luscious texture and irresistible flavors. Enjoy the compliments as your guests savor each decadent bite!
