Chocolate Rum Torte

Prep: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Indulgent chocolate rum torte boasting rich cocoa, boozy depth, and silky whipped cream—perfect for celebratory gatherings or decadent dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large angel food cake
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 24 ounces chocolate chips
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 to 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Tear the angel food cake into small pieces and toss with rum.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips over low heat or in a double boiler.
  3. Transfer the melted chocolate to a bowl and gradually whisk in the eggs, one at a time, using medium speed on a mixer.
  4. Beat in the vanilla.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat 1 pint of heavy cream until frothy; add the sugar and beat to soft peaks.
  6. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
  7. Layer the chocolate‑cream mixture and cake pieces alternately in a well‑greased 10‑inch tube pan.
  8. Refrigerate the assembled torte until firm.
  9. Turn the chilled torte out onto a serving platter and top with the remaining whipped cream.
  10. Garnish with toasted, sliced almonds and, if desired, freeze for at least 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 31.2g 40% DV
Carbs 47.1g 17% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 11g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 112.3mg 5% DV
Potassium 603.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 93.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 176.8mg 14% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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