🍫 Mock Chocolate Torte Recipe 🍰
Overview:
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 9
🥣 Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven
Description:
Looking for a stunning dessert that’s actually easier to make than it looks? This Mock Chocolate Torte is the answer! 🎉 With a delightful combination of flavors and a gorgeous presentation, you’ll impress everyone at the table. For an extra touch of elegance, arrange the cherries and almond slices into beautiful flowers. 🌸 Let’s dive into this simple yet impressive recipe!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk baking mix | 1 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | 2/3 cup |
| Shortening | 2 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Strawberry preserves | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract (for frosting) | 2 teaspoons |
| Maraschino cherries | 1 jar |
| Almond slices | As needed |
Chocolate Cream Ingredients:
- Chilled whipping cream: 2 cups
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven 🌡️: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Pan 🍰: Grease and flour an 8 x 8-inch square pan, ensuring it’s well coated to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients 🥣: In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk baking mix, sugar, and cocoa powder.
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Add Wet Ingredients 🥚🥛: To the dry mixture, add the egg, milk, shortening, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Beat Well 🥄: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat for four minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
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Bake 🎂: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
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Cool 🌬️: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely.
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Create Layers 🍰: Once cooled, carefully slice the cake horizontally to create two layers.
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Add Filling 🍓: Spread the bottom layer with strawberry preserves, ensuring an even layer.
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Make Chocolate Cream 🍫: In a chilled bowl, combine the chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form, creating a rich chocolate cream.
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Assemble Layers 🎂: Spread 1 cup of the chocolate cream over the strawberry preserves on the bottom layer. Carefully place the second layer on top.
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Frost the Cake 🎨: Use the remaining chocolate cream to frost the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth and decadent finish.
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Garnish 🍒🌸: For a beautiful presentation, garnish the torte with maraschino cherries and almond slices. Get creative and arrange them into lovely flower patterns for an extra touch of elegance.
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Chill and Serve 🧊🍰: Refrigerate any remaining torte to set the layers and flavors. When ready to serve, slice into generous portions and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 511.1
- Fat: 27.5g
- Saturated Fat: 14.3g
- Cholesterol: 98.9mg
- Sodium: 297.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 61.8g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 40.9g
- Protein: 5.5g
This Mock Chocolate Torte is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any special occasion or when you’re craving a decadent treat. 🎂✨ Enjoy the process of creating this masterpiece and delight in the smiles it brings to those who taste it! 💖
