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¡PREPARA LA MEJOR TORTA NEGRA DE NAVIDAD! Receta Fácil/Cómo Hacer Torta Negra

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Torta Negra

Cultural Context

Torta Negra, or Black Cake, is a traditional Venezuelan dessert often served during the Christmas season. It is rich and dense, made with a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and is typically soaked in rum. This cake is a symbol of celebration and family gatherings, reflecting the country's culinary heritage. In modern times, variations exist, with some opting for different fruits or even making it alcohol-free, but the essence of the cake remains a cherished part of Venezuelan holiday traditions.

VenezuelanVEdessert
120 min
hard
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
4 large eggs
8 oz dark chocolate
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup dried fruits
1 cup nuts
1/4 cup rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Cocoa powder is lower in calories and can be used to maintain chocolate flavor.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol content.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a cake pan.

3

Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.

4

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6

Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until combined.

7

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, mixing until just combined.

9

Fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.

10

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

11

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

12

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

13

Once cooled, brush the top with rum or rum extract for added flavor.

14

Serve at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

glutendairynutseggs

Also Known As

Black CakeTorta de Navidad

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