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chocolate strawberry torte

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Donna Geuder
@angelmee
Lockport, IL

Lookng for some deserts for Easter Sunday and I found this one. I have not made it for years and it is so good. Hope you enjy this as much as my fauily did when I made it. Now it is up to the kids to make. :) (PS Do not let the size of the recipe intimidate you, it is really easy to make.)

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(1 rating)
yield 8 to 12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate strawberry torte

  • 5 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate - chopped
  • 3/4 c
    butter - cubed
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • STRAWBERRY FILLING
  • 4 c
    fresh strawberries - sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • GLAZE
  • 3 oz
    `semi-sweet chocolate - chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

How To Make chocolate strawberry torte

  • 1
    In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool
  • 2
    Transfer to a large bowl; add sugar and beat until blended.
  • 3
    Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
  • 4
    Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with water beating well after each addition.
  • 5
    Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • 6
    In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside.
  • 7
    For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • 8
    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the whipped topping; drizzle with half of the glaze. Top with half of the filling. Repeat layers.
  • 9
    Store in the refrigerator.
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