Chocolate-Vanilla Holiday Torte

Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Chocolate-Vanilla Holiday Torte
45 min.
1
10926kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent world of our Chocolate-Vanilla Holiday Torte, the ultimate dessert that is bound to impress your family and friends during the festive season. With a remarkable health score of 71, this torte not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a surprisingly nutritious twist. Perfectly crafted to serve one, this towering slice of bliss is a symphony of flavors, featuring luscious layers of semisweet chocolate and creamy white chocolate, elegantly enveloped in a velvety ganache.

Imagine the delightful contrast of a chocolate layer complemented by a cloud-like cream cheese filling, all made from premium ingredients that elevate this dessert to a gourmet experience. It’s not just a treat; it’s a celebration on your plate, beautifully adorned with handmade white chocolate ribbons and a picturesque lace design that exudes elegance and charm.

With a preparation time of only 45 minutes, followed by a necessary chill period to let the flavors meld, this torte is not only delicious but also achievable, even for the busy holiday host. Whether it’s a winter feast, a festive gathering, or just a well-deserved personal indulgence, the Chocolate-Vanilla Holiday Torte is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection. So, roll up your sleeves, unleash your inner pastry chef, and prepare to wow everyone with this delightful holiday masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • cup butter cut into pieces
  • serving chocolate white
  • serving chocolate white
  • ounce chocolate white grated
  • 24 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 11 large eggs divided
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • serving purple gel food coloring 
  • 16 ounce bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • ounce cream sour
  • cups sugar divided
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • serving frangelico 
  • serving frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Line 2 (9-inch) square cakepans with aluminum foil; grease foil.
  2. Cook semisweet chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until blended. Cool.
  3. Beat 2 cups sugar and 8 eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or until foamy. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  4. Pour into 1 prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  6. Remove from pan, discarding foil. Trim edges, if necessary.
  7. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  8. Add remaining 1 cup sugar and flour, beating well.
  9. Add remaining 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Stir in sour cream, white chocolate, and vanilla.
  10. Pour into remaining prepared pan.
  11. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Turn oven off. Leave cake layer in oven, with oven door partially opened, 30 minutes.
  12. Remove cake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack. Cover cake, and chill 8 hours.
  13. Remove from pan, discarding foil.
  14. Reserve 1 cup White Chocolate Ganache.
  15. Place chocolate layer, bottom side up, on a serving plate.
  16. Spread with 1/2 cup White Chocolate Ganache, and top with white chocolate layer, bottom side up.
  17. Spread top and sides of cake with remaining ganache.
  18. Stir desired amount of food paste into reserved 1 cup ganache.
  19. Insert metal tip No. 2 into a large decorating bag; fill with ganache. Pipe lace design (continuous string of frosting without touching) on top and sides of cake.
  20. Arrange 2 (17- x 2 1/2-inch) White Chocolate Ribbons on cake. Form bow with 1 (13- x 2 1/2-inch) strip; arrange 2 (4- x 2 1/2-inch) strips and 2 (3- x 2 1/2-inch) strips for bow ends.
  21. Place 1 (2 1/2- x 1-inch) strip in center of bow for knot.
  22. Store cake in refrigerator.
  23. Remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
  24. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories10926kcal
Protein5.62%
Fat59.07%
Carbs35.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
354.69
Glycemic Load
488.91
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
82.981739158216%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:10926.36kcal
546.32%
Fat:726.08g
1117.04%
Saturated Fat:337.83g
2111.44%
Carbohydrates:976.58g
325.53%
Net Carbohydrates:939.4g
341.6%
Sugar:870.38g
967.09%
Cholesterol:2918.24mg
972.75%
Sodium:5284.43mg
229.76%
Alcohol:4.47g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:390.75mg
130.25%
Protein:155.57g
311.13%
Vitamin A:21901.46IU
438.03%
Selenium:290.26µg
414.66%
Phosphorus:3448.82mg
344.88%
Manganese:6.49mg
324.27%
Copper:6.38mg
318.91%
Vitamin B2:5.33mg
313.42%
Magnesium:976.41mg
244.1%
Iron:40.86mg
227.01%
Calcium:1785.07mg
178.51%
Zinc:24.36mg
162.39%
Vitamin E:23.32mg
155.44%
Vitamin B5:15.42mg
154.23%
Fiber:37.18g
148.71%
Potassium:4993.21mg
142.66%
Vitamin B12:8.55µg
142.54%
Folate:384.83µg
96.21%
Vitamin B6:1.66mg
83.07%
Vitamin D:11µg
73.33%
Vitamin K:62.54µg
59.56%
Vitamin B1:0.84mg
56%
Vitamin B3:7.34mg
36.69%
Vitamin C:3.07mg
3.72%
Source:My Recipes