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Creme de Cacao Torte

This Creme de Cacao Torte recipe gives you three ways to enjoy the rich taste of chocolate. There's the moist chocolate cake, the light layers of creme de cacao-infused filling and the chocolate ganache draped over the whole torte. What's not to love? Top with whipped cream or fresh berries and enjoy!  If you liked this Creme de Cacao Torte recipe, you will LOVE our Triple Chocolate Torte. It's the perfect treat for a chocolate lover like you!

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cake
Prep:
35 Min.
Bake:
33 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 2/3 cups
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsps
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cups
    milk
  • 2 Tbsps
    creme de cacao (chocolate-flavored liqueur) (optional)
  • Chocolate Ganache Glaze
  • 1/4 cup
    whipping creme
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 tsps
    creme de cacao (chocolate-flavored liqueur) or water
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
9-Inch Round Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Wire Racks
Refrigerator
Saucepan
Stovetop

Directions

Creme De Cacao Filling: Beat 1 cup (1/2-pt) cold whipping cream, 2 tablespoons creme de cacao (optional) and 1 tablespoon HERSHEY'S Cocoa in small bowl until stiff. Cover; refrigerate. About 2 cups.

Chocolate Ganche Glaze: Combine chocolate bar pieces, whipping cream and butter in medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in creme de cacao. Cool to lukewarm (glaze will be slightly thickened). About 1 cup.

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