Dark Chocolate and Walnut Torte
- 13 cup Fisher Walnut Halves
- 13 cup all-purpose flour
- 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 34 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch slices, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 6 large eggs, separated into whites and yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 14 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 14 cup Fisher Walnut Halves, toasted
- 1 cup fresh raspberry
- Preheat oven to 375F Line bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment or waxed paper.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with butter.
- Chop the untoasted walnuts and flour in a food processor fitted with the blade until smooth, set aside.
- Combine the chocolate and butter in a heatproof glass bowl or measuring cup.
- Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir mixture then microwave for additional 30 seconds.
- Stir until chocolate is melted; set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla on high in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, until pale yellow, 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in chocolate mixture then stir in reserved walnut and flour mixture.
- Combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and a small amount of the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixture.
- Whip on high speed with the whisk attachment until the whisk leaves visible paths in the egg whites and the mixture looks light, glossy and fluffy.
- Beat in the remaining sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in thirds until it is well blended.
- Gently transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan.
- Bake until a toothpick or cake tester comes out of the cake clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool in pan; the center will sink a little as it cools, dont worry.
- Run a paring knife around the edge of the pan to make sure the edges are free before unmolding and removing the top part of the pan.
- Use a fine sieve to sprinkle confectioners sugar over top.
- Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and raspberries before serving.
- Note: This cake has a rich but light texture.
- Because it contains so little flour, the cake has to be cut carefully with a sharp knife.
- It can be placed, with the bottom of the pan, on a larger plate so that pieces can be taken neatly.
fisher, flour, chocolate, unsalted butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cream of tartar, sugar, fisher walnut halves, fresh raspberry
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-and-walnut-torte-506116 (may not work)