Cocolat Walnut Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCOLAT WALNUT TORTE

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