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Grease bottom and sides of a 10-inch spring form pan and line a sheet pan with foil; set both aside.
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In a large heavy saucepan combine one pound of sugar free chocolate, the butter, 1 cup whipping cream and splenda.
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Cook and stir over medium-low heat until chocolate and butter are melted; remove from heat.
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In a large bowl whisk eggs and vanilla together.
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Slowly stir half of the chocolate mixture into egg mixture.
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Return egg mixture to remaining low carb chocolate mixture, stirring until combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Place pan on the lined baking sheet; place on oven rack.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until evenly puffed and a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
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Chill for several hours or until low carb torte is firm.
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Use a small metal spatula or knife to loosen torte from sides of pan; remove sides of pan.
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For the topping: In a small saucepan heat the 1 cup of whipping cream to just boiling.
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Place 12 ounces of sugar free chocolate in a medium bowl.
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Add hot whipping cream and stir until chocolate is melted.
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Cool to room temperature.
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Spread over top of the low carb dessert, allowing some to drip down the sides.
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Cover and chill until set.
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Let this delicious low carb torte dessert stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.
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Enjoy!