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     Dark Chocolate Pecan Torte

Category   Desserts - Breads
Sub Category   None

Ingredients
4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into pieces
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup flour
3 Tablespoons water
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
 
1/8 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Glaze (recipe Follows)

Instructions
In small microwave safe bowl, place chocolate and butter. Microwave on high 1 minute or until smooth when stirred; cool slightly. Line bottom of 9 inch springform pan with foil; butter foil and side of pan. heat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixer bowl, combine chocolate mixture, sugar, and vanilla; beat well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. blend in flour and water; beat well. Stir in pecans. In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form; carefully fold into chocolate mixture. pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes or until top appears dry (torte will not test done in center). Cool 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Remove side of pan. Invert onto serving plate; remove bottom of pan. Carefully remove foil. pour chocolate glaze over top, spread evenly on top and sides.
Chocolate Glaze- In small mixer bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; set aside. In small microwave safe bowl place 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 Tablespoons water and 1 square unsweetened baking chocolate. microwave on high 1 minute, or until smooth when stirred. Add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth. Add hot water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time if needed for desired consistency.


Originally Submitted
1/22/2009





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