This is one of the finest tasting chocolate tortes. It presents beautifully, yet only takes minutes to prepare. This will give you plenty of time during the day to luxuriate in free time and to look and feel beautiful.
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup heated apricot jam
In a food processor, beat together first 6 ingredients until the walnuts are almost pureed (just a little texture should remain), about 1 minute. Stir in the finely chopped walnuts. Pour batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan and bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan.
When cool, remove from pan and spread warmed apricot jam over the cake. Swirl Cocoa Buttercream on top and sides in a decorative fashion. Serves 8.
Cocoa Buttercream:
1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons sifted cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat butter until light and creamy. Beat in the remaining ingredients until thoroughly blended.
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