Chocolate Lover's Torte

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 299 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar divided
3 large eggs separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup almonds finely grounded
Chocolate chip glaze
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chips semisweet
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 x whipped cream sweetened, optional

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Generously grease and flour 2 heart-shaped or 9-inch round baking pans.

In small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Remove from heat; stir in cocoa.

In large bowl, beat 2/3 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy.

Add chocolate mixture, egg yolks, vanilla and almond extracts; beat until blended.

Gradually add flour, salt and milk; beat until well blended.

Stir in almonds.

In medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, beating just until soft peaks form.

Gently fold into chocolate mixture.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes (cake will settle slightly); remove from pans to wire racks.

Cool completely.

Prepare SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE.

Place one cake layer on serving plate; spoon half of glaze over layer.

Top with second layer.

Spread top and sides with remaining glaze.

Cool until glaze is set.

Garnish as desired.

SMOOTH AND GLOSSY CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons sugar.

Heat to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Beat with whisk or spoon until chips are melted.

Use immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 79g
Amount per Serving
Calories 299 56% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g28%
 Saturated Fat 10.0g49%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 219mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g11%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 24.0g
Protein 4.0g9%
Vitamin A 10%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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