* Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Almond Torte Recipe By : Maureen Griffin Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cakes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 8 eggs 8 egg whites 1/2 lb. pitted dates - chopped finely 1/2 lb. unblanched almonds - chopped finely 5 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil grease with vegetable oil one 10" spring-form pan and line with greased wax paper chop nuts and dates. Process chocolate in food processor or grate on the large cut of food grater In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. add egg yolks one at a time. Fold in nuts, dates and chocolate pieces In another bowl whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold all but 1/2 cup into the butter mixture. Pour into prepared pan - bake for 40-50 minutes at 375. Let cool for 15-20 mins before turning out. Melt 3 oz. white or dark chocolate and pour over cooled cake and refrigerate for at least two hours. Cut with hot knife Serve with fresh cream and maybe rose petals. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -