Ingredients

  • 1 package Duncan Hines Red Velvet Premium Cake Mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (6 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (16 ounce) container Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Chocolate shavings

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare, bake and cool cake according to package directions for two 8-inch round baking pans.
  • For chocolate hearts garnish, pour melted chocolate chips into heart shaped molds or spread melted chocolate in 1/8-inch thickness on waxed paper lined baking sheet.
  • Cut shapes with heart cookie cutter when chocolate begins to set, and loses its shine.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Push heart shapes out and set aside.
  • To assemble torte, split each layer in half.
  • Place one split layer on serving plate.
  • Spread one-third of whipped topping on one layer.
  • Repeat with remaining layers making sure to place bottoms of each layer together.
  • Leave top plain.
  • Frost sides and top of cake with frosting.
  • Garnish with chocolate hearts and shavings, if desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.