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    Easy Chocolate Almond Cream Torte


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    List of Ingredients




    Easy Chocolate Almond Cream Torte


    Torte:

    1 (10.3/4-ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed
    Chocolate Almond Cream:
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 cup cold whipping cream
    1 teaspoon almond extract

    Chocolate Glaze:

    2 tablespoons butter
    2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons water
    1 cup powdered sugar
    1/2 teaspoon almond extract

    Sliced almonds for garnish (optional)

    Recipe





    For Torte:
    Cut cake horizontally to make 4 layers.

    For Chocolate Almond Cream:
    In a small bowl, combine sugar and cocoa; add whipping cream and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until stiff.

    For Chocolate Glaze:
    In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
    Add cocoa and water and 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.

    To Assemble:
    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; continue layering whipped cream and cake until all have been used, ending with cake
    Spoon glaze over top of cake, allowing to drizzle down sides.
    Garnish with almonds, if desired.

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Makes 8 to 10 servings.

 

 

 


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