Hersheys Fudgey Chocolate Torte
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter/margarine
6 tbsp hersheys cocoa
1 cup divided sugar
2/3 cup ground blanched almonds
2 tbsp flour
3 separated eggs
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter/margarine
2 tbsp hersheys cocoa
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup confectioners sugar
Preparation
Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in hersheys cocoa
and 3/4 cup sugar, blend until smooth. Remove from heat; cool 5
minutes. Blend in almonds and flour. Beat in egg yolks, one at a
time. Stir in water. In medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add remaining sugar, beating just until soft peaks form.
Gently fold chocolate mixture into egg whites, blending thoroughly.
Pour into greased and floured 9 inch layer pan. Bake at 350 degrees
for 30 minutes. Cake will settle slightly. Remove from pan onto wire
rack. Cool completely. INvert cake onto serving plate. Spread top and
sides with chocolate glaze. Garnish as desired.CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Melt
2 tablespoon butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add 2 tablespoon
hersheys cocoa and 2 tablespoon water; stirring constantly until
mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat; add 1/2 teaspoon
vanilla. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners sugar, beating with whisk
until smooth.
Servings: 6
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