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Chocolate and Caramel Torte

A decadent chocolate torte with a rich chocolate caramel mousse drizzled with more chocolate caramel — where's the fork, please? Our Chocolate Caramel Torte Cake recipe is one eye-catching centerpiece of sweetness. With this mouthwatering beauty on the table, your guests will be counting down the moments till dessert time!

Need more caramel and chocolate recipes in your life? You might enjoy our KISSES Caramel Cheesecake, another divine dessert like our Chocolate Caramel Torte Cake recipe.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
31 Min.
Bake:
24 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    butter or margarine (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup
    shortening
  • 1 cup
    water
  • 1 3/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 cup
    buttermilk or sour milk*
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel (optional)
  • Chocolate Caramel Mousse
  • 1/4 cup
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup
    milk
  • 36
    HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel, unwrapped
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1 cup
    cold heavy whipping cream (1/2 pt)
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Refrigerator
Oven
9-Inch Round Pans
Saucepan
Stovetop
Microwave
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Wire Rack

Step-By-Step Directions

Tip

For sour milk: Use 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar plus milk to equal 1/2 cup.

Chocolate Caramel Mousse:

1. Stir together sugar and gelatin in small saucepan; stir in milk. Let stand 2 minutes to soften gelatin. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to boil.

2. Remove from heat. Immediately add candies; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla; cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Caramel Drizzle: Place 30 unwrapped HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel and 2 teaspoons water in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 15 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until candies are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

Additional questions?