White Chocolate Christmas Torte

White Chocolate Christmas Torte
This vegetarian recipe serves 15. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 712 calories. It is perfect for Christmas. Head to the store and pick up baking chocolate, raspberry jam, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and white chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until melted.
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Remove from the heat; stir in the buttermilk, eggs and extracts.
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In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, baking soda and remaining flour. Gradually beat in butter mixture. Stir in pecan mixture.
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Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
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Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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For frosting, in a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and extracts. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
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To assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of jam over one cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice.
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Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of torte. Warm remaining jam; drizzle over dessert plates. Top with a slice of torte.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings15
Health Score2
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