Experience the unique blend of fresh grapes and rich chocolate with this Vineyard Delight Grape Torte. This exquisite dessert features a soft, moist base speckled with optional chocolate chips, topped with a creamy mixture of mascarpone, quark, and whipped cream, studded with juicy grapes and chocolate shavings. This torte is not only a delight to the palate but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with mini cookies and your choice of fresh fruit.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of fresh grapes with the velvety texture of the mascarpone and quark cream makes this torte a unique and delightful treat. The addition of chocolate chips and shavings adds depth and richness to the dessert, making it a perfect choice for those who love a balance of fruit and chocolate flavors.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a special celebration, an elegant afternoon tea, or as a stunning centerpiece for a dinner party. It's also a great choice for a festive occasion or whenever you want to impress with a homemade, sophisticated dessert.
Decoration Tips: Adorn the top of the torte with an array of fresh fruits such as berries, kiwi slices, or grape halves for a colorful presentation. The mini cookies add a playful touch, and a whipped cream border can give it a professional finish.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g sugar
- 100 ml water
- 100 ml oil
- 150 g flour
- ½ packet baking powder
- Optional: 50 g chocolate chips
Cream:
- 250 g mascarpone
- 250 g quark
- 200 ml cream
- 70 g powdered sugar
- 4 tsp stabilizer (San-Apart) or 5 packets whipped cream stabilizer
- 100 g grapes, halved
- 80 g chocolate shavings
Decoration:
- Mini cookies
- Fresh fruit of your choice
- 100 ml cream + 1 packet whipped cream stabilizer
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 22/24 cm springform pan.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Mix in oil and water. Sift in flour and baking powder, mixing briefly. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Do a skewer test for doneness. Let the cake cool completely.
- Whip cream, mascarpone, quark, powdered sugar, and stabilizer until stiff. Fold in chocolate shavings and halved grapes. Spread the cream over the cooled cake base.
- Chill the torte for 3-4 hours. Decorate with fresh fruit, mini cookies, and whipped cream.
Enjoy this Vineyard Delight Grape Torte, a luxurious dessert that combines the freshness of grapes with the indulgence of chocolate, perfect for any special occasion!