MOCHA-WALNUT TORTE

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Instant coffee deepens the chocolate flavor of this rich, glazed walnut-studded cake. It's an elegant, yet easy, dessert perfect for entertaining.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 2h40m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Place 5 chocolate squares, 1/2 cup each corn syrup and butter and 2 Tbsp. coffee granules in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts.
Spread into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
Bake 40 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Do not overbake.) Cool in pan 10 min. Invert cake onto wire rack; carefully remove pan. Cool cake completely.
Place remaining chocolate and 1 Tbsp. butter in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 2 Tbsp. corn syrup and 1 tsp. coffee granules; stir until well blended. Place cake on serving plate. Spread glaze evenly over top and side of cake. Let stand 1 hour or until glaze is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g