Chocolate Almond Torte

3 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

569 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	butter
1/2	cup	sugar
8	large	eggs
8	each	egg whites
1/2	lb.	dates	finely chopped and pitted
1/2	lb.	almonds	unblanched and finely chopped
5	ounces	chocolate unsweetened
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil

Directions

Grease with vegetable oil one 10 inch spring-form pan and line with greased wax paper chop nuts and dates.

Process chocolate in food processor or grate on the large cut of food grater In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

add egg yolks one at a time.

Fold in nuts, dates and chocolate pieces In another bowl whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold all but 1/2 cup into the butter mixture.

Pour into prepared pan - bake for 40-50 minutes at 375.

Let cool for 15-20 mins before turning out.

Melt 3 oz.

white or dark chocolate and pour over cooled cake and refrigerate for at least two hours.

Cut with hot knife.

Serve with fresh cream and maybe rose petals.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 176g

Amount per Serving

Calories 569 73% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.0g	71%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	123%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 484mg	161%
Sodium 308mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 26.0g
Protein 15.0g	31%

Vitamin A	24%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%		Iron	30%

* 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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