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Chocolate Layer Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Torte


  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 12 to 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Chocolate cake layers are filled and frosted with a light, whipped cream and cream cheese frosting.


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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (1 oz) square milk chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake mix as according to the package directions. Bake in 2 9-inch round cake pans. Cool completely. Cut each of the cakes in half, forming 4 layers.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat until soft and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the whipped cream until soft peaks have formed. Fold in the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Place the bottom cake layer on a serving dish. Spread some of the whipped cream on top of the cake. Top with another layer. Add more of the whipped cream. Add the third layer, more whipped cream, and then the last cake layer. Use the remaining whipped cream to frost the top and sides of the cake. Grate the chocolate on top.
  5. Refrigerate for 6 hours before serving.

Recipe Notes:

adapted from allrecipes.com

Keywords: chocolate torte