Description
This decadent Torta de Chocolate features tender, cocoa-infused sponge layers filled with a luxurious combination of creamy manjar blanco and rich chocolate fudge. Perfect for celebratory occasions, this recipe balances the deep intensity of dark chocolate with the classic sweetness of traditional Latin desserts. The method ensures a consistently moist crumb that stays fresh for days, making it the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover seeking a professional bakery-quality result at home.
Ingredients
420g fine granulated sugar
325g all-purpose flour
60g unsweetened 100% cocoa powder
2.5 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp salt
420ml warm water
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
200ml neutral vegetable oil
800g evaporated milk (divided for fillings)
800g condensed milk (divided for fillings)
100g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, whisking to remove lumps.
Add the warm water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract; whisk until the batter is smooth.
Grease two 16cm cake pans with vegetable oil and line the bases with parchment paper.
Dust the greased pans with a light coating of flour, tapping out the excess.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cakes bake, prepare the dulce de leche filling by simmering half of the evaporated and condensed milk until thickened.
Prepare the chocolate fudge filling by combining the remaining milk with dark chocolate over low heat until smooth and reduced.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble the cake by layering the sponges with alternating fillings of dulce de leche and chocolate fudge.
Notes
Ensure your baking powder is fresh to guarantee the best rise. The warm water acts as a bloom for the cocoa powder, which significantly deepens the chocolate flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg