TRUFFLE TORTE

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The biggest sweet tooths are satisfied with just a small slice of this rich, decadent torte. A white-chocolate pattern on top gives it an elegant finish.-Mary Choate, Spring Hill, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup ground pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
DECORATION:
2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease paper., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix pecans and flour., In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy; gradually add sugar, beating 4-5 minutes or until mixture triples in volume. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Fold in pecan mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan; remove rim from pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack; carefully remove pan bottom and parchment. Cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Refrigerate until mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes., Place cake on a serving plate. Pour ganache over cake and quickly spread to edges., Fill a food-safe plastic bag with melted white chocolate; cut a small hole in one corner of bag. Pipe thin horizontal lines 1 in. apart over ganache. Use a sharp knife to draw right angles across the piped lines. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.