Ingredients
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1 1/4
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4
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2
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1/2
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8
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1
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1 1/4
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1
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1/2
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1
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2
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Directions
Hungarian Chocolate Chestnut Torte (Gesztenye Torta), Pronounced geh-sten-ye tor-ta This is a very rich, elegant, chocolate dessert Chocolate chestnut layer cake, filled with chocolate nut filling, and topped with whipped cream and chestnut pure A bit involved, but worth it Perfect for holidays or other special occasions , 1/2 what breadcrumbs? TSP? TBSP? CUP?
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Steps
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1
Done
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Force Chestnut Pure Through a Potato Ricer to Make the Pure Fluffy, and Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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Grate the Chocolate Using a Food Processor or the Grater Attachment of Your Mixer If You Have One. |
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3
Done
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Mix the Almonds and Breadcrumbs Together. |
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4
Done
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Preheat Oven to 325f. |
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5
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Prepare 2 9-Inch Springform Pans For Baking by Brushing the Bottom and Sides of the Pan With Melted Butter, Dusting With Flour, and Shaking Out the Excess. |
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Done
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Beat the Egg Whites With a Pinch of Salt Until Stiff, but not Dry. |
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7
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Using an Electric Mixer, Beat the Egg Yolks, Gradually Adding the Sugar Until Well Mixed (3-4 Minutes: the Mixture Will Be Light Yellow and Very Thick and Creamy). |
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8
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Fold in the Chestnut Pure, Then the Grated Chocolate. |
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9
Done
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Carefully Fold in the Nut and Bread Crumb Mixture. |
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10
Done
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Stir 1 Tablespoon of the Egg Whites Into the Batter, Then Fold the Rest in 1/4 at a Time. |
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11
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Pour the Batter Into the Prepared Pans, Spread Evenly, and Bake in the Center of the Oven Until the Tops Turn Light Brown (30-50 Minutes). |
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12
Done
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Remove from Oven and Let It Cool a Little in the Pan. |
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13
Done
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Remove the Sides of the Pan and Allow to Cool Thoroughly Before Filling It. |
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14
Done
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For Filling, Melt Chocolate in a Double Boiler Over Very Low Heat. |
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15
Done
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Cream the Butter With the Powdered Sugar; Add the Melted Chocolate, and Beat Until Fluffy. |
