Chocolate Rasperry Torte

By Mom_1

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 281 calories, 8 g fat(3 saturated), 37 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. water
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 c. canola oil
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. baking cocoa
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 pkg.(8oz)reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 c. seedless raspberry jam
• Fresh raspberries, mint sprigs and additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, buttermilk, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended.

Transfer to two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and jam until blended. Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place a bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Garnish with raspberries. mint and additional confectioners' sugar if desired.