Sigi's Chocolate Torte *

1. 1

   Prepare favorite pound cake in loaf shape, or thaw if frozen.

2. 2

   Slice cake into 4 even horizontal slices.

3. 3

   Place chocolate chips in blender.

4. 4

   Whirl about 3 seconds until pieces are a coarse powder.

5. 5

   Add boiling water.

6. 6

   Whirl until smooth.

7. 7

   Blend in yolks.

8. 8

   Add butter, whirling until smooth, followed by either rum or vanilla extract.

9. 9

   Spread evenly between cake layers, on sides and top.

10. 10

    If icing is too thin, refrigerate a few minutes until of spreading consistency.

11. 11

    Decorate cake with nuts.

12. 12

    Refrigerate cake about 3 hours before slicing to serve.

13. 13

    Keep leftover cake covered in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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