Torta Titano
Torta Titano is a layered dessert inspired by Monte Titano, San Marino's central mountain. It features five layers of square wafers filled with cocoa cream, coffee, and hazelnuts, all covered in dark chocolate.
🧂 Ingredients
- 50 sheets Square wafers(thin, for layering)
- 200 g Cocoa cream
- 200 g Hazelnut cream
- 1 tsp Instant coffee(dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)
- 200 g Dark chocolate(melted, for coating)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cocoa cream and hazelnut cream. If using separate ingredients, mix cocoa powder with a little milk and sugar to form a paste, and blend hazelnuts with sugar and milk for the hazelnut cream.
- 2
In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in hot water to create a coffee syrup.
- 3
Lay out the first wafer sheet on a serving platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Spread a thin layer of cocoa cream evenly over the wafer.
- 5
Place another wafer sheet on top and spread a thin layer of hazelnut cream.
- 6
Place a third wafer sheet and brush it with the dissolved coffee syrup.
- 7
Continue layering with wafers and creams (cocoa, hazelnut, coffee) until you have used all five wafer sheets and creams, ending with a wafer sheet on top.
- 8
Gently press down on the cake to ensure the layers adhere well.
- 9
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides to coat it completely.
- 10
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 25 minutes.
- 11
Once set, slice the Torta Titano into portions and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the wafer sheets are thin and uniform for easier layering.
- ✓If creams are too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream to reach a spreadable consistency.
- ✓For a smoother chocolate coating, temper the chocolate before pouring.
🔄 Variations
- Some recipes use a mix of chocolate and hazelnut cream for all layers.
- A sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts can be added on top of the chocolate coating.
- Can be made with fewer layers if desired.