Tuesday, April 14, 2009

TWD 15 Minute Magic - Chocolate Amaretto Torte



This week's recipe was chosen byHolly of Phe/MOM/enon : the 15 Minute Magic - Chocolate Amaretti Torte. This torte came in a period were what we didn't need is another cake ! So I decided to half the recipe and bake it as mini muffins in a nice mini rose silicon pan . The dough was not the right one for the rose shape but it is so good that it really doesn't matter !
I didn't frost it just to save me from extra calories !
I think it is the ideal torte to bake when you have unexpected company coming ! It's fast, uses simple ingredients and is very good.
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26 comments:

  1. MartheApril 14, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Your torte looks absolutely perfect with just a dust of powdered sugar!!

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  2. JessicaApril 14, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I love the crowns on your mini muffin-tortes, they're so cute. I completely agree about the glaze and the extra calories. This cake is good enough without the glaze so who needs it?

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  3. MietteApril 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Ciao Natalia,
    Your torte look so cute... I love them !!

    Baci,

    Miette

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  4. LeslieApril 14, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    What a great idea to make minis! The powdered sugar is the perfect touch!

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  5. PeggyApril 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I love your mini muffins Natalia! This cake is just delicious. I'm eating a slice right now. :) Hope you are having a great week!!

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  6. Teanna DiMiccoApril 14, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    The torte looks gorgeous! This is the perfect dessert to throw together for guests coming at the last minute!

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  7. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Great idea of halfing and skipping the frosting - still looks elegant, delicious, and yes, post-pasqual desserts need to lighten up a little! :)

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  8. chocolatechicApril 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Oh, your mini tortes look wonderfully cute.

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  9. CathyApril 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Oh, what a great idea to make these as mini mini tortes, Natalia! I would happily eat one or two or five of those. You are right - this is a great recipe to have when you need to whip up a quick dessert!

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  10. BanjoApril 14, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Great idea of the torte as Mini muffins!! Lovely...

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  11. DewiApril 14, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Sounds good Natalia, love that idea of saving a little bit of calorie.
    Xoxo,
    elra

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  12. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I like your mini-tortes!

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  13. NKPApril 14, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    It does look yummy, I think you were right not to use the glaze - it wasn't needed.

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  14. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    What a great idea to use a mini muffin pan - they are so cute!

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  15. The Blonde DuckApril 14, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    I love your mini tortes! I think that's even better.

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  16. MichelleApril 15, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    Great idea to make mini torts! I would never have thought to make minis!

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  17. vibiApril 15, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    This must have been so un-exotic to you who lives amongst lemon, peach and almond trees! (you know how jealous I am! LOL). I dream of the day I can hop on a plane and go back to Italy! (expensive living, but oh! so wonderful!)

    The muffins were a great idea, brava! Ciao!

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  18. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    i'm kind of with you on the glaze. i did think about leaving it off to save some calories, but used it anyway. it wasn't that necessary, that whipped cream was all it needed in my opinion. looks great, love the minis. :)

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  19. LauraApril 15, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Natalia, non mi hanno accettato a TWD, troppo tardi, ma partecipo virtualmente, leccandomi i baffi.

    Qui tutto bene, anche se la ricerca di un lavoro mi sta stressando. Ho un colloquio giovedi', speriamo non mi offrano un salario ridicolo SE mi assumono.

    Buon lavoro con il tessuto.

    CIAO!

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  20. Nancy/n.o.eApril 15, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    I'll bet you didn't have trouble finding the amaretti, Natalia!! Your minis are cute and this is a good "emergency" cake. The glaze and cream take a bit more time, though.
    Nancy

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  21. TeaLadyApril 15, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Look good to me.

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  22. UnknownApril 15, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Your little minis are so cute!! I wish I'd skipped the glaze too. It made the recipe too rich for me.

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  23. Rosa's Yummy YumsApril 15, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Oh, what a yummy treat! Very pretty...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  24. CateApril 16, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    I love the idea of mini muffins, perfect for a snack on the go.

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  25. CakelawApril 18, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Good idea Natalia. I have been lucky in that I have an audience for my cakes at work (at least I did - I start a new job this week).

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  26. ElyseApril 19, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Mmm, this torte looks totally delicious. I love that it comes together so quickly--you're right: perfect for unexpected guests!

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