This elegant easy torte is a perfect dessert for special occasions or when you want to impress guests with your baking skills. With a rich and moist cake base topped with a luscious filling and a decadent chocolate drizzle, this torte is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the cream mixture over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
- Enjoy your elegant easy torte with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
Interesting Facts
Tortes are a type of cake that originated in Central Europe and are known for their rich and dense texture.
This easy torte recipe can be customized with different nuts, fruits, or flavorings to suit your taste preferences.
Serve this elegant torte with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special dessert.