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.