Chocolate Chestnut Torte With Chocolate Rum Frosting Recipe

1. 1

   Separate the Large eggs while they are still cool from the refrigerator.

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   Then bring all ingredients to room temperature.

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   Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan.

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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   In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar till thick and lemon colored.

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   Beat in chocolate, flour and puree.

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   This step may be done in a food processor.

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   Pour yolk mix into a large bowl.

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   With a whisk or possibly an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a large bowl till soft peaks are formed.

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    Blend a Tbsp.

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    of the egg whites into the yolk mix to lighten it.

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    Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the yolk mix.

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    Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 min to 1 hour or possibly till the point of a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.

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    Cold in pan on a rack.

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    Carefully unmold cake and frost.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.