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Chocolate Apricot Pecan Torte

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Ingredients

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1/3 cup cognac
1 1/4 cups dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (approx. 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, room temperature
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cream, whipping

Nutritional information

491.8
Calories
306 g
Calories From Fat
34.1 g
Total Fat
16.1 g
Saturated Fat
112.9 mg
Cholesterol
95.2 mg
Sodium
48.8 g
Carbs
5.4 g
Dietary Fiber
33.7 g
Sugars
7.3 g
Protein
133g
Serving Size

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Chocolate Apricot Pecan Torte

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    This recipe comes from an old Bon Apetite magazine. My dear friend's boyfriend baked this torte for her birthday one year and after I had the honor of tasting it -- I told her she that she had my blessing to marry him. They have now been married for over 20 years so I guess I was right!!! I am placing this recipe here for safe keeping. This is the second time I have had to request the recipe from my friend and I promised to place it somewhere safe and secure.

    • 140 min
    • Serves 14
    • Easy

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    Chocolate Apricot Pecan Torte, This recipe comes from an old Bon Apetite magazine My dear friend’s boyfriend baked this torte for her birthday one year and after I had the honor of tasting it — I told her she that she had my blessing to marry him They have now been married for over 20 years so I guess I was right!!! I am placing this recipe here for safe keeping This is the second time I have had to request the recipe from my friend and I promised to place it somewhere safe and secure


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    For Cake: Heat Cognac in Medium Saucepan Until Just Hot. Remove from Heat and Mix in Apricots. Let Soak 15 Minutes. Strain Apricots, Reserving Any Soaking Liquid For Glaze.

    2
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees. Butter an 8 1/2 Inch Springform Pan With One Tablespoon Butter. Dust With 3 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs. Using Electric Mixer, Cream Butter Until Light and Fluffy. Gradually Beat in Sugar. Beat in Eggs One at a Time (mixture May Look Curdled). Add Chocolate and Vanilla. Mix in 2/3 Cup Breadcrumbs. Combine Pecans and Flour and Blend Into Batter. Fold in Apricots. Spoon Batter Into Prepared Pan. Bake Until Tester, Inserted Into Middle, Comes Out Clean - About 50 Minutes. Cool in Pan on Rack.

    3
    Done

    Run Knife Around Edge of Cake. Invert Onto Platter. Slide Sheets of Waxed Paper Under Edges of Cake.

    4
    Done

    For Icing: Stir Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Whipping Cream and Butter in Top of Double Boiler Over Simmering Water Until Mixture Is Shiny and Smooth, About 5 Minutes. Cool Icing For 5 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally.

    5
    Done

    Pour Icing Over Cake , Tilting Cake to Cover Evenly. Using Thin Flat Spatula, Spread Icing Over Top and Sides of Cake. Refrigerate Until Icing Is Firm.

    6
    Done

    For Glaze: Add Enough Cognac to Soaking Liquid Reserved from Apricots to Measure 2 Tablespoons. Combine With Jam in Heavy Saucepan. Stir Over Medium-Low Heat Until Melted. Strain Through Fine Sieve Into Small Bowl. Cool Until Tepid, Approximately 5 Minutes.

    7
    Done

    Pour Glaze Over Top of Cake. Using Thin Metal Spatula, Spread Evenly -- Do not Let Any Drip Down Sides of Cake. Arrange Pecans Around Upper Edge of Cake, Ends Touching. Discard Wax Paper. Refrigerate Cake Until Glaze Is Set. Cake Can Be Prepared Up to One Day in Advance.

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