Name: Chestnut Chocolate Torte
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 205 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 egg separated; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla essence; 1 tbs brandy; 280 g chestnut puree; 1/2 cup self-raising flour; 2 cup cream; 150 g dark chocolate

by kim.frost Last updated on 04/15/2021

Best ever tasting torte, like a chocolate cake but way more delicious. It looks so yummy when it is ready and tastes sensational. - kim.frost

Ingredients

4 egg separated
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbs brandy
280 g chestnut puree
1/2 cup self-raising flour
2 cup cream
150 g dark chocolate

Method

Step 1

Beat eggs yolks, sugar and vanilla together until thick and creamy.
Step 2

Add brandy and ½ cup of chestnut spread.
Step 3

Lightly fold in sifted flour and mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and gently fold into cake mixture.
Step 5

Grease 2 x 20 cm round sandwich tins and line bases with greased greaseproof paper.
Step 6

Spread cake evenly into prepared tins and bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes or until cooked. Turn out of tins and allow to cool.
Step 7

Melt 90 g chocolate in top of double saucepan over simmering water.
Step 8

Cool slightly and spread evenly on flat side of each half of cake.
Step 9

Whip 1 cup cream and fold in remaining chestnut spread. Place one half of cake on to serving plate chocolate-side up and spread chestnut filling evenly over cake.
Step 10

Top with the other half of cake, chocolate side down. Spread extra whipped cream over top and sides of cake and decorate top with extra grated chocolate. Refrigerate several hours before cutting.