Text size: a a a a

Recipes

Fruits

Bookmark and Share
Raspberries
Nutrients per serving
  • Protein: 8.0 grams
  • Fat: 8.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 65.0 grams
  • Calories: 364

Raspberries

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Fresh juicy Ontario raspberries play a starring role in this dessert as they crown the chocolate base – a magnificent combination! This torte is best eaten the day after it is made. Serve with whipped cream.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 to 35 Minutes
Chilling Time: 4 Hours

Servings: 8
Ingredients:
  • 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • A Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
  • 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
  • 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) Ontario Raspberries
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated orange rind
Preparation:

In large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In spearate bowl, combine sour cream, egg, milk and vailla. In another bowl, gently combine 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of raspberries, brown sugar and orange rind. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; mix well. spread batter evenly into greased 9-inch (2.5mL) springfoam pan. Spoon raspberries over top, leaving 1/2-inch (1cm) border uncovered.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean; let cool. (Raspberry centre will seem wet but will firm up as torte cools.) Cover with plastic wrap; chill for at least 4 hours or for up to 24 hours. To serve, top with remaining raspberries.