Easy, Elegant Torte

Serves 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf pound cake
  • 1/4 cup (approximately) liquor or flavored syrup such as Amaretto
  • 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves such as seedless raspberry
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup nut-flavored or plain chocolate spread such as Nutella
  • Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
  • Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Slice cake into thirds lengthwise.
  2. Brush the bottom and middle layers with Amaretto or other liquor.
  3. Spread seedless raspberry jam on one layer and Nutella on the other.
  4. Reassemble the loaf and wrap tightly in plastic until ready to serve. (This can be made a day or two ahead.)
  5. To serve, slice the loaf with a bread knife and place on plate; garnish with fresh berries and sweetened whipped cream if desired.