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Chocolate Bavarian Torte Recipe

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"Whenever I take this torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe," notes Edith Holmstrom of Madison, Wisconsin.

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Chocolate Bavarian Torte Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons grated semisweet chocolate

Directions

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in cream.
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with a fourth of the chocolate. Repeat layers three times. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Chocolate Bavarian Torte in Taste of Home February/March 1996, p67

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Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2013 by redowls

Unbelievably good! I only had 1/4 cup brown sugar and it still came out great. The taste reminds my family of an ice cream sandwich. Next time will play around with different flavors for the whipped cream - anxious to try almond or hazelnut.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by marnie0621

Very easy to make- but very impressive. I made this cake several years ago, and lost it so I was very happy to find it online. Just remember it needs a day to set before serving!

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by SandraLR

I have made this cake over and over. One of my son's now says this is his favorite cake. It is also one of my favorites. However, the recipe in "The First 10 Years" cookbook has 2/3 cup brown sugar. I can't imagine the same taste only using 1/3 cup as states in the above recipe. Its the brown sugar that gives it the unique taste.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by Sandy369

I have been making this cake since it came out in the magazine ! It is my go to cake for the perfect ending to any meal. It is now officially known as the birthday cake only because my husband and I can't eat it quick enough, our boys and grandkids come home for it ! awesome

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by ljs817

This is the best cake ever. Very light cake and the frostings not to sweet. I just make it a triple layer cake and then you don't have to cut the layers. Have made many times and will again.

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by momof5kids

Made with white cake mix, left off the chocolate and served with a triple-berry sauce. Yum!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by blhenn

Wow this is so good. I had to google the difference between a torte and a cake but wow is this good. It's easy because it's a box cake mix but the topping is amazing! It's really fluffy when you put it on but once you refrigerate it, it's stiffens up a bit. I added red food coloring to the topping and made it for valentines day. It looks really good with pink topping and the chocolate shavings.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by frizzie.lizzie

This recipe got rave reviews from my husband's office when I made it for him to take in on Boss's Day. Because it was the first time I ever made it and you OBVIOUSLY can't deliver a cake with a chunk taken out of it, I hadn't tried it before the luncheon. When I started receiving messages about how wonderful it was I stopped in to visit and had a piece. What a delicious and easy recipe! I will most definitely make it again!

Reviewed on May. 15, 2010 by sipper

So easy and so good! Great make ahead dessert. Tasters always request the recipe and can't believe it's so simple. My 10 yr old granddaughter just made it for Mothers' Day

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2010 by kayakbabe1

A fancy cake with relative ease in making and always a big hit with family and friends...I highly recommend it.

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by chazsue

Because this starts with a boxed mix, it is easy to make, but very delicious. I've made it several times and it has always gotten wonderful reviews. While it may bring back memories of a Devil Dog, it is MUCH better tasting! Moist and delicious. You won't be disappointed.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by mrplourde

This recipe is excellent and very easy to make. I've also dressed it up at Valentine's Day with chocolate covered strawberries on top instead of chocolate shavings. Hugh success!!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2008 by unicornpc

We enjoyed this torte very much. For those of you who can remember the taste of the small hot dog shaped cake with a cream filling called a Devel Dog, then this will bring back memories.

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