Quick Coffee Torte

Name: Quick Coffee Torte
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/8 teaspoon rum extract; 1 frozen pound cake (10-3/4 ounces), thawed; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Grated chocolate, optional

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 frozen pound cake (10-3/4 ounces), thawed
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Grated chocolate, optional

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and coffee. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and rum extract. Cool slightly.
2

Split cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Brush with about 1 tablespoon coffee mixture; spread with 1 cup whipped topping. Repeat layers. Brush remaining coffee mixture over cut side of remaining cake layer; place coffee side down over topping. Spread remaining whipped topping over top of torte. Garnish with grated chocolate if desired. Chill until serving.