Tricolor Dream Torte 🎂🌈

Tricolor Dream Torte – Layers of Color, Cream & Magic!

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A stunning layered dessert featuring three distinct flavors and hues—velvety vanilla, silky strawberry, and rich chocolate—this halal-friendly torte is a visual and flavorful masterpiece, perfect for special occasions.

📋 Ingredients

For the Cake Layers (1 batter, 3 flavors):

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp strawberry jam or puree (for pink layer)
  • A few drops red food coloring (optional)

For the Whipped Filling:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache or Glaze:

  • 200g semi-sweet chocolate
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Optional Garnishes:

  • Fresh berries, edible flowers, or colored sprinkles
  • Gold leaf for a luxe touch

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Make the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in vanilla. Alternate adding flour, salt, and baking powder with milk.
  4. Divide batter evenly into three bowls:
    • Leave one as vanilla.
    • Mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate.
    • Stir strawberry jam/puree and food coloring into the third for the pink layer.
  5. Pour each into its pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.

2. Make the Whipped Cream Filling:

  1. Beat cold cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Chill until needed.

3. Assemble the Torte:

  1. Place the chocolate layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over it.
  2. Add the vanilla layer, repeat. Then top with strawberry layer.
  3. Chill briefly to set.

4. Prepare and Add Ganache:

  1. Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 1 min.
  2. Stir until smooth, add butter, let cool until slightly thick.
  3. Pour over chilled cake and let it drip down the sides.

5. Decorate:

  • Add berries, flowers, or sprinkles while ganache is still soft.

💡 Tips

  • Make cake layers a day ahead and wrap tightly for easy assembly.
  • Whipped filling can be swapped for buttercream if preferred.
  • Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days—bring to room temp before serving.
  • Great for Eid, weddings, or baby showers thanks to its elegant color layers.

Would you like a pistachio or mango version for one of the layers?

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