Delicious Chocolate Torte Recipes

To all the chocolate eaters out there, if you are looking for some new chocolate recipes to add to your recipe files, look no further. This Chocolate Raspberry Torte combines two of my favorites. And who wouldn't love a Double Chocolate Brownie Torte?

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE
1 pkg (8 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 pkg (4 serving) raspberry-flavored gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 carton (8-oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
additional chocolate for garnish, if desired
fresh raspberries for garnish, if desired
powdered sugar for dusting, if desired


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan; line bottom with waxed paper; set aside.

In a large microwave-proof bowl, microwave 4 squares of the chocolate with the butter on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until the chocolate is almost melted; stir after 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir the dry gelatin mix and the sugar into the chocolate until well combined. Mix in the eggs; stir in the flour and pecans (if using) until well blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

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Cheap Chocolate - Find Deals on Gourmet Chocolate

I like high quality chocolate quite a bit but I don't like to spend a lot of money on it. That's why I buy cheap chocolate. Over the years, I have learned that just because a chocolate is inexpensive doesn't mean that it has to taste that way. It is possible to find some good deals on gourmet chocolate brands.

Have you ever taken a bite out of some chocolate that truly tasted cheap and low quality? It is easy to know the difference. Once you are exposed to the good stuff, it is really hard to turn back. That is why those of us with a chocolate habit need to be careful that we aren't spending all of our money on it!

Shop for Chocolate Online
The first thing you will want to try when looking for deals is to check the internet. There are some online specialty chocolate shops that will help point you to some of the best chocolate. Or, you could look on major retailers like Amazon to see if you can find any specials there.

After Holiday Sales
What happens to all that Valentine's Day, Halloween, Christmas, and Easter candy after the holiday is over? It goes on sale! You can find some fantastic deals this way. Though some of it is holiday-specific, you may be able to find things that look a little more neutral if eating an off-season chocolate Easter egg bothers you.

Buy from the Retailer

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