German Chocolate Torte

 

1

package Betty Crocker® golden pound cake mix

3/4

cup water or milk

2

eggs

2

packages (4 ounces each) sweet baking chocolate

1/4

cup strong coffee

2

tablespoons cognac or brandy or 1 teaspoon brandy extract

1 1/2

cups whipping (heavy) cream

• 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
• 2 Beat cake mix, water and eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Pour into pan.
• 3 Bake 48 to 58 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool 30 minutes. Freeze cake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until firm.
• 4 Cut cake horizontally into 6 layers. Heat chocolate and coffee over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Stir in cognac; cool.
• 5 Beat whipping cream in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream.
• 6 Spread 1/2 cup whipped cream mixture between each cake layer. Frost sides and top of torte with remaining whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.