PECAN TORTE

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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield It easily serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

Torte: 3 cups sifted all purpose flour,3/4 cup sugar,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 cup sweet butter,1 egg.
Filling:2 cups ground pecans,1 1/2 cups powdered sugar,1 teaspoon brandy,2 cups sour cream,1 teaspoon vanilla, apricot preserves,powdered sugar for dusting.

Steps:

  • For torte:Prehaet oven to 350 degrees.Lightly flour the backs of 2 or 3 9 inch cake pans before each baking.Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.Rub cold butter into this mixture with your fingertips.Break the egg onto the mixture and cut it in.Form dough into a ball.Divide ball of dough into 6 equal parts.Roll each into a 9 inch circle and bake on inverted pans for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.Let layers cooland remove them with a broad spatula. Filling: Combine nuts,sugar,brandy,sour cream and vanilla.Stir until smooth.Sprread over each layer except for the layer that will go on top.Press together gently after each layer.Spread top layer with a thin coating of apricot preserves and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Lesego Moremi
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mohamed Shariffdin
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This torte was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe carefully but it just didn't work.


Useng Useng
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my torte turned out really dense and heavy.


Nicole Dare
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I followed the recipe exactly but my torte didn't turn out as pictured. It was still tasty, but I was disappointed with the presentation.


Cadarrius Hillary
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This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Majid chandio
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I had some trouble getting the crust to come together, but the filling turned out great.


Jesnique Kivits
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This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves sweet desserts.


lorenzo kelly
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.


Kevin Clackson
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This torte is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.


Shamaz Khan
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I made this torte for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


FF SS
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your guests.


Britney xpienaar
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I love the combination of flavors in this torte. The pecans, chocolate, and caramel go together perfectly.


Thabiso Mudau
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This torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Shoppn Mia
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I had some leftover pecans so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The torte was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Byrb Byrb
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I'm not usually a fan of pecan pie, but this torte changed my mind. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Aya Rahome
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I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better.


Nerob Via
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This was my first time making a torte and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It turned out perfectly and everyone loved it.


Ronald Ngero
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Saadi Abbasi
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This pecan torte was a showstopper! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and decadent. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.