mocha raisin torte

Name: Mocha Raisin Torte
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) cocoa, unsweetened; 1 package(s) yellow cake mix; 1 pound(s) ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) seedless raisins; 1/2 cup(s) chopped candied cherries; 1/2 cup(s) chopped candied lemon rind; 1/4 cup(s) chopped toasted almonds; 1 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate, grated; 1/3 cup(s) rum; 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1 cup(s) whipping cream

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Jacki Allen

Madison, WI

Updated on Dec 20, 2010

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

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa, unsweetened
1 package yellow cake mix
1 pound ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied lemon rind
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, grated
1/3 cup rum
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipping cream

How To Make mocha raisin torte

Step 1

Combine cream and cocoa, Let stand 2 hours. Prepare cake mix per package directions for 9-inch layers. Cool completely.

Step 2

Beat cheese, sugar, and milk. Add raisins, cherries, lemon rind, nuts, and chocolate; mix well.
Step 3

Split each cake layer into two layers; sprinkle surface with rum. Fill between layers with the cheese filling. Top with final layer.
Step 4

Whip the mocha cream, gradually adding confectioners sugar. Spread on top of torte only.
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