Chocolate Raspberry Torte
- 1 13 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 cup whipping cream, cold
- 12 teaspoon almond extract
- 8 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 4 tablespoons red raspberry preserves, seedless
- whipped cream, sweetened (optional)
- chocolate filling & frosting
- Heat oven to 350F Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans.
- Stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Beat 1 cup whipping cream in small bowl until stiff; fold into beaten egg whites.
- Combine egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and almond extract in clean small bowl; beat on medium speed of mixer 3 minutes until thick and lemon-colored.
- Gently fold into whipped cream mixture.
- Gradually fold flour mixture into whipped cream mixture just until ingredients are blended (mixture will be thick).
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth surface.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
- Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
- Cool completely.
- Prepare CHOCOLATE FILLING & FROSTING.
- Split each cake layer in half horizontally.
- Place one layer on serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup CHOCOLATE FILLING.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon almonds; repeat with two more layers.
- Top with last layer; spread with raspberry preserves.
- Frost sides of cake with remaining filling.
- Garnish top edge with whipped cream, if desired.
- Sprinkle edge and center with remaining almonds; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cover; refrigerate leftover torte.
- 16 servings.
- CHOCOLATE FILLING & FROSTING: Stir together 2/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa in medium bowl.
- Add 1-1/2 cups cold whipping cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until stiff.
- About 3 cups filling and frosting.
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, whipping cream, almond, almonds, red raspberry preserves, whipped cream, chocolate filling
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-raspberry-torte-421772 (may not work)