Wow Those Thanksgiving Guests With a Chocolate Cream-Filled Torte

Since chocolate makes everything better, I figured I'd share a recipe I recently tried. It's pretty simple and worth the time to make. It's a Chocolate Cream-Filled Torte. An excellent addition to any holiday dinner.

Time is of the essence during the holiday baking frenzy, so I purchased a pre-made pound cake for this recipe. It really cuts down on the time needed to prepare it. Which is always a good thing!

I found this recipe tucked away in another auction cook book I purchased. It must be a winner if it has been added to someones 'favorite recipe' pile. I'm borderline obsessed with finding old recipes that have been ignored and I've come across some really good ones lately. As soon as I get the time to make them all I'll share them with you. I have some really good ones coming soon, so be sure to check back often or subscribe to Woman in the Man Cave so you don't miss them.

Chocolate Cream-Filled Torte

Makes 8-10 servings

What you'll need: 

1 frozen or bakery fresh pound cake (10 3/4 ounces) - Thaw if frozen

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

1 cup (1/2 pint) cold whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

2 tablespoons margarine or butter

2 tablespoons cocoa

2 tablespoons water

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Sliced almonds (optional)

1. Cut cake horizontally to make 4 layers. Stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl. Add whipping cream and vanilla, beat until stiff. 

2.  Place bottom cake layer on serving platter. Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture on cake layer. Place next cake layer on top of whipped cream mixture and repeat layering whipped cream mixture and cake until all have been used. 

3.  Prepare Chocolate Glaze. 

• Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa and water. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened. Do not boil.
• Remove from heat. Gradually add powdered sugar and almond extract, beating with whisk until smooth. 

4.  Spoon glaze over top of cake, allowing the glaze to drizzle down the sides. Garnish with almonds if you'd like. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate leftover torte. 

There you have it. A quick and easy dessert to delight your guests with. This is a recipe even a beginner can make. I hope you give it a try. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving. 

Take care,

NB