PECAN TORTE

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This is a great showpiece and a delight to eat.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 egg whites
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups ground pecans
6 egg yolks
⅔ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup pecan halves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Beat egg whites in mixing bowl until medium-stiff peaks form; set aside. Sift together flour and cocoa powder; whisk in ground pecans and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; mix in 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules and beat well. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites. Gently fold in flour, cocoa, and pecan mixture. Spread batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cakes cool slightly, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
  • To Make Mocha Cream: Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee granules in boiling water. Cool. Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar together in a cold mixing bowl until stiff. Mix in cooled coffee.
  • Fill and frost cake with Mocha Cream and garnish with pecan halves. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 156.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 47 mg, Sugar 14 g

Albin Daabadi
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Great recipe! The torte was delicious and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Millie Trezise
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The pecan torte turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the baking time was spot on. The torte had the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the chocolate ganache added a touch of richness that took it over the top. I will def


Mangle Baloch
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This pecan torte recipe is an absolute delight! The combination of the crunchy pecan crust, creamy filling, and decadent chocolate ganache is simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely and the results were stunning. The crust was perfectly golden