Chocolate Almond Torte

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 3 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 569 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
8 large eggs
8 each egg whites
1/2 lb. dates finely chopped and pitted
1/2 lb. almonds unblanched and finely chopped
5 ounces chocolate unsweetened
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Grease with vegetable oil one 10 inch 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 176g
Amount per Serving
Calories 569 73% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.0g71%
 Saturated Fat 25.0g123%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 484mg161%
Sodium 308mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g11%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g13%
 Sugars 26.0g
Protein 15.0g31%
Vitamin A 24%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%  Iron 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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