Easy Chocolate Cream Torte
Easy Chocolate Cream Torte might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 860 calories, 10g of protein, and 58g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up shortening, cocoa powder, egg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
Sift together flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, 2/3 cup white sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer. Beat in egg, and mix until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour mixture. Continue to work with hands to form a smooth dough. Divide dough into 4 equal portions, and press each portion into a 7 inch circle on a baking sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Cool completely.
For the filling, combine cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla and instant coffee in a large bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator 30 minutes. Then whip cold cream mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Spread 1/4 of filling on each cookie. Stack cookies. Chill 8 hours before serving.