Easy Chocolate Cream Torte

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 75 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 305 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Cookie layers
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup sugar granulated
1/3 cup brown sugar lightly-packed
1 each egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Filling
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder, optional

Directions

Cookie layers:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. Sift flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt together.

3. Cream shortening, sugars and egg together until light and fluffy.

4. Add water, vanilla and dry ingredients. Mix well. Work with hands to a smooth dough.

5. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Press each portion into a 8-inch circle on greased baking sheets.

6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Filling:

1.Combine all ingredients.

2. Cover and chill 1/2 hour. Whip until stiff.

3. Spread 1/4 of filling onto each cookie round. Stack cookies evenly on top of each other.

4. Chill overnight to let cookie layers soften.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 94g
Amount per Serving
Calories 305 47% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g24%
 Saturated Fat 10.0g48%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 143mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 39.0g13%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g9%
 Sugars 20.0g
Protein 4.0g9%
Vitamin A 12%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%  Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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