Fudgy Chocolate Torte Food

FUDGY CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 9- or 10-inch springform pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave condensed milk and chocolate chips uncovered on Medium (50%) about 1 minute or until chocolate can be stirred smooth; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat dry cake mix and oil with electric mixer on low speed about 15 seconds or until crumbly; reserve 2/3 cup. Beat applesauce and eggs into remaining cake mixture on low speed 30 seconds (batter will be grainy), then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
• Drop chocolate mixture by teaspoonfuls over batter, dropping more around edge than in center. Stir pecans into reserved cake mixture; crumble over batter. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set; cool 10 minutes. Remove side of pan; cool completely, about 2 hours. Store covered.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom and side of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the chocolate and 1 1/2 sticks butter in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and stir until melted and combined. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and let cool slightly.
• Combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Gently fold half of the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the rest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is no longer shiny and barely jiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Remove the springform ring and transfer to a platter; dust with cocoa powder.

FUDGY CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch springform pan. Lightly flour.
• 2. Microwave milk and chocolate chips in small bowl uncovered on med about 1 minute or until chocolate is melted.
• 3. Beat dry cake mix and oil in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds. mix will be crumbly, reserve 1 cup. Beat applesauce and eggs into remaining cake mixture on low speed 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed 2 more minutes. Spread in pan.
• 4. Drop chocolate and milk mixture by teaspoonfuls over batter, dropping more around the edge than in the center. Stir nuts into reserved 1 cup of cake mixture and sprinkle over batter.
• 5. Bake 45-50 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes. Remove sides of pan and cool completely. About 2 hours. Drizzle with frosting if desired. Store covered.

FUDGY PEPPERMINT STICK TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Transfer to four greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, then 3/4 cup crushed candies., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle remaining candies over the top.

DENSE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Make cake:
• Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle. Flip bottom of springform pan so lip is facing down, then lock in place. Butter bottom and side of pan, then dust bottom with flour, knocking out excess.
• Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Melt chocolate with butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and water until smooth. Whisk into flour mixture, then whisk in sugar until smooth. Pour into pan and rap on counter to eliminate any air bubbles.
• Bake until cake is just starting to pull away from side of pan and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Cool cake in pan 20 minutes, then remove side of pan and cool completely, at least 1 hour.
• Make glaze:
• Melt chocolate in a small metal bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Cool slightly, then spread just over top of cooled cake.

FUDGY ORANGE CAPPUCCINO TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease bottom only of 9 or 10 inch springform pan.
• In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Spread in greased pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until center is set and toothpick comes out barely clean.
• Cool on wire rack until completely cooled (atleast an hour).
• In medium saucepan, combine condensed milk, 6 ounces chocolate chips and cook over low heat (stirring constantly) until chocolate is melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the hot mixture into egg yolks.
• Gradually stir yolk mixture into hot mixture in saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons liqueur and nuts.
• Refrigerate just until cool, about 25 minutes.
• Spread cooled filling mixture over top of cooled brownie.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
• To serve:.
• Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen.
• Remove sides of pan.
• Place brownie on serving plate.
• In large mixer, combine all topping ingredients until stiff peaks are formed.
• Pipe or spoon topping mixture evenly over chilled filling.
• Garnish with orange slices and chocolate shavings (I used Hershey's bar that was microwaved for a few seconds and used carrot peeler on it to make curls).

CHOCOLATE FUDGE TORTE

Steps:

• For Frosting:
• Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble, about 8 minutes. Refrigerate until just thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare cake:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking sheet with foil, leaving overhang. Grease foil. Sift 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, cake meal and potato starch into medium bowl.
• Combine egg whites and salt in large bowl. Using handheld electric mixer, beat whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Using same beaters, beat yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in another large bowl until thick, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in oil, then nondairy creamer. Add dry ingredients; beat just until blended. Fold whites into yolk mixture in 3 additions.
• Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out dry and cake feels firm to touch, about 20 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. Freeze cake just until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Using foil as aid, lift cake onto work surface. Cut cake crosswise into 3 rectangles, each about 5x10 inches. Slide large spatula under 1 cake rectangle; transfer to platter. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with second layer. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with third layer. Spread very thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake to coat thinly and anchor crumbs. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set thin coat of frosting. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over cake. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover loosely with foil; keep refrigerated.)
• Cover top of cake with chocolate shavings and garnish with mint, if desired. Cut crosswise into slices and serve.

FUDGY RASPBERRY TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in ground pecans. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a saucepan, melt jam. Brush over the top of each cake. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the pudding. Repeat layers. Top with third cake layer; spread top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Garnish with raspberries. Store in the refrigerator.

DENSE CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300&Deg;F with rack in middle. Wrap outside of cake pan in plastic wrap, then wrap tightly in a layer of foil.
• Lightly butter pan, then dust with sugar, knocking out excess.
• Heat 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
• Melt chocolates in a large bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bowl touch water), stirring occasionally, until melted. Stir together butter (2 sticks) and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in another bowl until combined. Stir butter mixture into melted chocolate. Then stir in sugar syrup. Gently stir in eggs (avoid making bubbles) until combined. 3Transfer to pan and bake in a hot water bath until center is almost set (it should barely wobble), about 45 to 50 minutes.
• Cool completely on a rack. Chill, covered, at least 8 hours. Run a thin knife along side of pan, remove side, and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

FUDGY CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Grease a 9" springform pan with shortening then lightly flour.
• Microwave the condensed milk and chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl uncovered on Medium (50%) about 1 minute or until chocolate is melted; set aside.
• Beat cake mix (dry) and oil in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds (mixture will be crumbly); reserve 1 cup.
• Beat applesauce and eggs into remaining cake mixture on low speed for 30 seconds (batter will be thick and grainy); beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Spread in prepared pan.
• Drop chocolate chip mixture by teaspoonfuls over batter, dropping more around edge than in center.
• Stir pecans into reserved cake mixture; sprinkle over batter.
• Bake 45-50 minutes or until center is set; cool 10 minutes.
• Remove side of pan; cool torte completely.