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From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Jun 21 2024 04:55 pm

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     Title: Chocolate Pecan Torte
Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Nuts, Chocolate, Dairy
     Yield: 16 servings

     8 lg Eggs; separated
 1 1/2 c  Sugar; divided
 1 1/2 c  Ground pecans
   2/3 c  A-P flour
   2/3 c  Baking cocoa
     1 ts Baking soda
   1/2 ts Salt
   1/2 c  Water
     2 ts Vanilla extract

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     3 c  Heavy whipping cream
     1 c  Confectioners' sugar
   1/2 c  Baking cocoa
     2 ts Vanilla extract

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     2 tb Baking cocoa
     2 tb Water
     1 tb Butter
     1 c  Confectioners' sugar
   1/4 ts Vanilla extract

 Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a
 large bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar,
 beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine pecans,
 flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to yolk mixture
 alternately with water. Stir in vanilla.

 In another large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
 Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time,
 beating until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.

 Spoon into two greased and floured 9" round baking pans.

 Bake @ 375ºF/190ºC for 20-22 minutes or until cake
 springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes
 before removing from pans to wire racks to cool
 completely.

 For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft
 peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and
 vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cut each cake
 horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a
 serving plate; top with about 1 cup frosting. Repeat
 layers twice. Top with remaining layer.

 For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine cocoa, water and
 butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is
 melted. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners'
 sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over top of cake.
 Spread remaining frosting over sides of cake. Store in
 the refrigerator.

 Lois Schlickau, Haven, Kansas

 Makes: 16 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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