Taste of Home
Chocolate Strawberry Torte
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington
Ingredients
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5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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3/4 cup butter, cubed
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 cups water
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STRAWBERRY FILLING:
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4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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GLAZE:
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3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons water
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
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2.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
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3.
Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
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4.
In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly.
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5.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of each of the following: whipped topping and strawberry filling. Drizzle with half of the glaze. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 461 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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