Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe.

 

  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Makes

    12 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
    • 2 tablespoons grated semisweet chocolate

    Directions

    • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Fold in cream.
    • Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a fourth of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with a fourth of the chocolate. Repeat layers 3 times. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 495 calories, 33g fat (16g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.