Chocolate Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Torte

Recipe By : Pilgrim Cox <pilgrimcox@aol.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 t. soda dissolved in
4 T. cold water
3/4 c. sweet milk
3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 t. vanilla
2/3 t. salt
Filling:
3 German chocolate bars
2 sticks butter
2 packages almond slices, toasted
(reserve 1/2 c. for garnish)
Whipped Cream Topping (optional)
2 c. whipping cream
1 t. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cream of tartar

Cook sugar, cocoa, and milk together until thick and let cool.

Cream Crisco, and sugar, adding eggs one at a time. Add remaining
ingredients and beat well. Add cocoa mixture. Pour into 3 greased and
floured round pans. Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F.

Filling:
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Let cool. Add butter. Beat at low
speed until smooth. Fold in almonds gently---reserving 1/2 for garnish.
Spread 1/3 over each layer. Garnish top with reserved almonds.

Whipped Cream Topping
Beat at high speed until whipped. You may spread this between the layers
after the chocolate hard sauce or just on the top or individually.








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