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Chocolate Walnut Torte

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Chocolate Walnut Torte

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 556
pro 8 g
total fat 44 g
sat. fat 21 g
carb 32 g
fibre 3 g
chol 142 mg
sodium 97 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 7
iron 14
vit A 23
folate 15

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnut halves
  • Cream Topping:
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 4 tsp amaretto liqueur, Frangelico or brandy (or dash almond extract)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnut halves

Preparation

Grease 8-inch (2 L) springform pan; set aside.

In large heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate, cream and butter, stirring occasionally.

In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold in nuts. Scrape into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 275°F (140°C) oven until centre is firm to the touch, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on rack for 15 minutes. Turn out onto serving plate; let cool. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.)

Cream Topping: In bowl, whip cream, amaretto and sugar. Spoon onto each serving of torte. Garnish with walnuts.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2005

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