Chocolate Nut Torte

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1690 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4-6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

5 large eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 cups milk scalded
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk cold
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 x nuts chopped

Directions

Beat eggs till light.

Gradually add one cup sugar and continue beating.

Add the remaining surgar and beat till light and fluffy.

Combine butter with milk and gradually add to egg mixture.

Add sifted dry ingredients and vanilla.

Mix well.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

When cool, cut in half to make four layers.

Frosting: Heat 2 cups milk in double boiler.

Combine next four ingredients and add to hot milk.

Cook over hot water till thickened stirring constantly (about 20 minutes).

Remove from heat.

Cover and cool to room temperature.

Thouroughly cream butter and powered sugar.

Add to above mixture.

Add vanilla and beat till smooth.

Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Decorate with chopped nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 625g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1690 33% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.0g94%
 Saturated Fat 36.0g181%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 411mg137%
Sodium 603mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 266.0g89%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g17%
 Sugars 192.0g
Protein 26.0g53%
Vitamin A 44%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 38%  Iron 36%

* 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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