TRUFFLE TORTE

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield 1 cake (large)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 C butter
1C diced dried apricots
1/2 C apricot brandy or whiskey
1 1/3 C heavy cream
16 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 C sugar
6 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 C finely chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts
unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225, butter 81/2 inch springform pan or 2 smaller pans, Sprinkel with cocoa powder;soak apricots in brandy about 15 min., drain & discard brandy; heat cream & butter to near boiling, pour over chocolate & whisk till chocolate melts and all cream is combined; In mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs & salt,stir into chocolate mixture then stir in nuts & fruit; pour into pan(s); Bake until set but somewhat soft in the middle - about 2 hours for large cake, less for smaller cakes (check frequently); cool on wire rack, remove from pan, wrap in plastic and chill, preferably overnight; dust with cocoa powder or mixture of cocoa powder & confectioners sugar before serving.

Asmar Tariq
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a special dessert.


treasure chigozie
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Lizzy Essilfie
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of truffles, but I'm glad I did. The truffle flavor is very mild and it complements the chocolate perfectly.


RA FI UL Islam
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Miracle Idama
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This torte is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Mushamba Emmanuel
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The truffle flavor is subtle but definitely noticeable. It adds a touch of elegance to the chocolate.


sreebikass kumar
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I love the rich, decadent flavor of this torte. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Kinsley Lanning
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This was my first time making a truffle torte and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Vasquez
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I made this torte for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture. It's definitely a keeper.


De sparo
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This truffle torte is an absolute delight! The combination of rich chocolate and earthy truffles is heavenly. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and truffles.