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mocha raisin torte

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Recipe by
Jacki Allen
Madison, WI

This is a traditional part of our 12th Night celebration.

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Ingredients For mocha raisin torte

  • 1/2 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 pkg
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 lb
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    seedless raisins
  • 1/2 c
    chopped candied cherries
  • 1/2 c
    chopped candied lemon rind
  • 1/4 c
    chopped toasted almonds
  • 1 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate, grated
  • 1/3 c
    rum
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c
    whipping cream

How To Make mocha raisin torte

  • 1
    Combine cream and cocoa, Let stand 2 hours. Prepare cake mix per package directions for 9-inch layers. Cool completely.
  • 2
    Beat cheese, sugar, and milk. Add raisins, cherries, lemon rind, nuts, and chocolate; mix well.
  • 3
    Split each cake layer into two layers; sprinkle surface with rum. Fill between layers with the cheese filling. Top with final layer.
  • 4
    Whip the mocha cream, gradually adding confectioners sugar. Spread on top of torte only.

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