This is a favorite from my collection of recipe cards. It's Card 24 from the 1984 My Great Recipes collection printed in Holland.
This is a no-bake torte using graham crackers for the layers. A delicious chocolate-mocha filling and frosting with a garnish of candied orange peel turn it into a delicacy.
For 1 torte you will need:
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 oz. (8 squares) semi-sweet chocolate
2 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp. instant coffee powder
23 to 25 graham crackers
Candied orange peel for garnish, optional
Preparation:
1. Cream butter with eggs and powdered sugar, whipping until light and fluffy.
2. In top of a double broiler, melt chocolate over hot water. Blend in the milk and coffee powder, stirring until well blended.
3. Fold into egg mixture. If mixture is too thin to spread easily, chill for a few minutes, stirring to check once in a while, as it will get firm once cold.
4. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Spread a 1/4-inch layer of chocolate mixture over bottom of pan.
5. Top with a layer of graham crackers. Spread crackers with 1/4-inch of chocolate mixture. Repeat until you have 5 layers.
6. Spread remaining chocolate mixture over top and sides. Wrap and chill 2 hrs. or more until firm.
7. To serve, remove torte from pan. Peel off plastic wrap. Smooth surface with knife dipped in hot water. Place on serving plate and garnish with orange peels. Cake slices best after it has been at room temperature for about 30 min.
Refrigerator Mocha Torte
