Black And White Chocolate Torte Recipes

BLACK-AND-WHITE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
• In 2-quart saucepan, cook unsweetened chocolate, butter and hot water over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Add melted chocolate mixture, beating just until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Pour batter into pans.
• Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, liqueur and 1 tablespoon water. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Cool completely.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 1/2 cup of the whipping cream and the white chocolate uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth with whisk. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes or until cooled but not firm.
• Cut each cake layer horizontally to make 2 layers. (Mark side of cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin serrated knife.) Brush about 2 tablespoons coffee mixture over cut side of each layer; let stand 1 minute.
• In large bowl, beat white chocolate mixture and remaining 3 cups whipping cream with electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with 1 cup whipped cream mixture to within 1/4 inch of edge. Top with another layer, cut side down; spread with 1 cup whipped cream mixture. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost side and top of cake with remaining whipped cream mixture. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-ALMOND TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of 9- or 10-inch springform pan with shortening; lightly flour. Place almonds on ungreased cookie sheet; bake 4 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Reserve 2 tablespoons almonds for garnish. Place remaining almonds in food processor or blender. Cover; process until almonds are ground; set aside.
• In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating on high speed after each addition until smooth and blended. Add milk, liqueur, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the flour mixture and ground almonds; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in 6 ounces white chocolate. Spread batter in pan.
• Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched and top is evenly browned. Cool 15 minutes; remove side of pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 4 ounces white chocolate and boiling water over low heat, stirring constantly, just until chocolate is melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla; cool to room temperature. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in cooled white chocolate mixture and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Run long knife under cake to loosen from pan bottom; transfer to serving plate. Spread frosting over side and top of torte. Garnish with reserved toasted almonds.

WHITE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and water, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; discard waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE TORTES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chocolate biscuit crumbs with the butter and sugar.
• Spoon into a mini cupcake tray and freeze for 10 minutes, until set.
• Pour the hot double cream and chocolate spread over the chocolate and allow the heat of the cream to melt the chocolate. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the ganache over the biscuit bases.
• Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, until set.
• Garnish with raspberries and a sprig of mint.
• Enjoy!

WARM DARK CHOCOLATE TORTE (A DESSERT TO DIE FOR!)

Steps:

• -----TOMAKE THE CHOCOLATE PASTRY CREAM-----.
• Place the cornstarch in a small nonstick saucepan.
• Whisk in ¼ cup of the milk until smooth, and then whisk in the remaining ¾ cup milk.
• Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the saucepan, and then add the bean.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat.
• In a small bowl, beat together the egg, egg yolk, and sugar.
• Beating constantly add a small amount of the milk mixture to the egg mixture to temper it.
• Beating constantly, add the egg mixture to the milk mixture in the saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until the mixture has thickened.
• Strain through a very fine sieve into a clean bowl.
• Mix in the grated chocolate.
• (NOTE: In other recipes, the sauce may be used/served warm or chilled. Store any extra, unused sauce, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days).
• -----TOMAKE THE WARM CHOCOLATE TORTE-----.
• Spray 4 (4-oz.) ramekins with nonstick spray.
• Lightly dust the interior of the ramekins with confectioners’ sugar.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place the egg whites in a medium bowl.
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
• Gradually add 3 tablespoons of superfine granulated sugar and beat on high speed until the whites are stiff and shiny.
• Fold in the pastry cream.
• Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
• Pipe the mixture into the prepared ramekins, piping in a spiral motion to fill the ramekins halfway.
• Divide the berries over the meringue.
• Pipe 2 additional circles of meringue over the berries.
• Place the ramekins on a baking sheet, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the meringue is just set.
• Serve warm.

CHOCOLATE BAR TORTE

Steps:

• Pour both amounts of milk into a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring milk almost to a simmer, stirring often. Add marshmallows and chocolate candy bars. Stir until marshmallows and chocolate melt and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
• Whip cream in a large bowl until fluffy and cream holds stiff peaks when beaters are lifted straight up, about 5 minutes. Gently fold cooled marshmallow mixture into whipped cream.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter until crust mixture is evenly moist. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish. Spread marshmallow filling evenly over the crumb crust. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS TORTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and white chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the buttermilk, eggs and extracts.
• In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, baking soda and remaining flour. Gradually beat in the butter mixture. Stir in the flour mixture.
• Pour into three greased and floured 9-in round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt white chocolate over very low heat. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionaly. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
• To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of jam over one cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Warm remaining jam; drizzle over dessert plates. Top with a slice of torte.

WHITE CHOCOLATE+BROWNIE TORTE

Steps:

• Dampen sides of an 8in tin and line with greaseproof paper.
• Put chocolate into a small pan, add 150ml of cream and heat gently until the chocolate has melted. Stir until smooth and pour into a bowl. Leave to cool.
• Break brownies into chunky pieces and put on the base of the tin. Pack down to make a dense base.
• Whip remaining cream until it makes peaks - fold in the chocolate mixture. Spoon into tin to cover brownies and level the chocolate mixture. Cover with tin foil and freeze overnight.
• Transfer the torte to the fridge about 45 mins before serving. Decorate with a light dusting of Cocoa Powder and strawberries just before serving.

BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 4 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water just until blended. , In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating after each addition. Divide batter among prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For chocolate filling, melt chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until blended. Stir in almonds., For whipped cream, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup chocolate filling and 1 cup whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining cake and chocolate filling. , Spread remaining whipped cream over sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides. Spoon pie filling over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.