Chocolate cake layers are filled and frosted with a light, whipped cream and cream cheese frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate torte
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 7 hourshours
Servings 12to 16 servings
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
118.25 oz chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
12ozcream cheesesoftened
1cuppacked brown sugar
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
11 oz square milk chocolate
Instructions
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.
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat until soft and well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the whipped cream until soft peaks have formed. Fold in the cream cheese mixture.
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.