*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           COCOLAT WALNUT TORTE

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Chocolate
                Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      ounces        Bittersweet Chocolate
     3/4  cup           Butter
   4                    Eggs -- separated
     3/4  cup           Sugar -- divided
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
     1/4  cup           Unsifted flour
     2/3  cup           Walnuts -- ground
                        Pinch of cream of tartar

In heavy saucepan on low heat, melt broken chocolate with butter, stirring constantly until smooth; set aside. Beat egg yolks for 1 to 2 minutes, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Beat in chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and nuts. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Blend a fourth of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour into 9" springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375-F for 30 to 35 minutes or until sides start to separate from pan but center is still moist. Cool on rack. Remove torte from pan. Frost with Cocolat Rum Glaze*. * Separate recipe

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