4 Squares (4 Ounces) 1/8 ts Cream Of Tartar
-Unsweetened Chocolate, 1/8 ts Salt
-Broken Into Chocolate Glaze
Pieces 1 c Powdered Sugar
1/3 c Butter Or Margarine 1/2 ts Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 c Sugar 2 tb Butter
1 1/2 ts Vanilla Extract 2 tb Water
3 lg Eggs, Separated 1 Square (1 Ounce) Unsweetened
1/2 c Unbleached All Purpose Flour -Chocolate
3 tb Water Hot Water
3/4 c Finely Chopped Pecans
Yield: 10 to 12 Servings
In a small microwave safe bowl, place the chocolate and butter.
Microwave on HIGH (100 %) power 1 Minute or until smooth when
stirred; cool slightly.
Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil; butter the foil
and sides of the pan. Pre-heat the oven to 350 Degrees F. In a
large mixer bowl, combine the chocolate mixture, sugar, and vanilla
and beat well. Add the egg yolks, beating well after each addition.
Blend in the flour and water, and beat well. Stir in the pecans.
Clean the mixer beaters very well and in a small bowl beat the egg
whites, cream of tartar, and salt until stiff peaks form; carefully
fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Pour the batter into
the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top appears dry,
(The torte will NOT test done in the center).
Cool 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Remove the side of
the pan. Invert onto a serving plate and carefully remove the bottom
of the pan and the foil. Pour the Chocolate Glaze over the torte
spreading evenly on the top and sides.
Chocolate Glaze:
In a small mixer bowl, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract
and set aside. In a small microwave safe bowl, place the butter,
water, and chocolate. Microwave on HIGH (100 %) power 1 minute or
until smooth when stirred. Add to the sugar mixture, beating until
smooth. Add hot water, 1/2 Tsp at a time, if needed until the desired
consistency is reached.
Yields
2 servings