Chocolate Pecan Torte Recipe

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Chocolate Pecan Torte
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
777
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups ground pecans
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • chocolate frosting:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • chocolate glaze:
  • 2 tbsp baking cocoa
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine pecans, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to yolk mixture alternately with water. Stir in vanilla.
  2. In another large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  3. Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with about 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining layer.
  5. For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine cocoa, water and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over top cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 777.2 Kcal (3254 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.69g 61%
Cholesterol 152.76mg 51%
Sodium 256.33mg 11%
Potassium 191.97mg 4%
Total Carbs 95.43g 32%
Sugars 54.72g 219%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g 46%
Protein 11.72g 23%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 59.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 346.73 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.7g 61%
Cholesterol 68.15mg 51%
Sodium 114.35mg 11%
Potassium 85.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.57g 32%
Sugars 24.41g 219%
Dietary Fiber 5.17g 46%
Protein 5.23g 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 22%
Calcium 26.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.1
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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