Deep Dark Mocha Torte

Looking for the ultimate chocolate cake? Indulge in a multilayered chocolate cake with homemade ganache.

Prep Time: 50 min
Total Time: 2 hours 40 min
Makes: 12 to 16 servings

(32 ratings)

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Torte
1	box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/3	cup granulated sugar
1/3	cup rum or water
1 1/4	teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules
Filling
2	packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1	cup powdered sugar
1	teaspoon vanilla
2	to 3 teaspoons milk
Ganache
1 1/2	cups semisweet chocolate chips
6	tablespoons butter (do not use margarine)
1/3	cup whipping cream

1.	Heat oven to 350°F (325ºF for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with shortening (do not use cooking spray); lightly flour. Make and cool cakes as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round pans.
2.	Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, stir granulated sugar, rum and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Cool completely.
3.	In medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients on low speed just until blended, adding enough milk for spreading consistency; set aside.
4.	In 1-quart saucepan, heat all ganache ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
5.	Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (To cut, mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin knife.) Brush about 1 tablespoon of the rum mixture over cut side of each layer; let stand 1 minute to soak into cake. Fill each layer with about 2/3 cup filling. Spread ganache over side and top of torte. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude cake mix directions on box for 8- or 9-inch pans.

Special Touch

Garnish cake by piping on sweetened whipped cream and adding chocolate-covered coffee beans.

Success

If ganache becomes too thick to spread, let it stand at room temperature a few minutes and stir to soften.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 660 (Calories from Fat 370); Total Fat 41g (Saturated Fat 20g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 510mg; Total Carbohydrate 65g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 48g); Protein 8g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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