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Flourless Chocolate Torte

From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: Amy on Ocracoke Island, NC

1 c sugar
1 1/2 c light corn syrup
20 oz good-quality semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, plus butter for pan
10 extra large eggs
1 recipe of Ganache (below)
Ganache (loose):
12 oz heavy cream
8 oz chopped chocolate

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir the chocolate occasionally as it melts. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter. Set aside to cool slightly.
With an electric mixer, beat the eggs at high speed until frothy. Lower the speed to medium and carefully pour the hot syrup into the beaten eggs. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture and blend to a smooth consistency.
Butter and flour a 10" to 12" springform pan. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan. Set the pan into a larger pan (such as a roasting pan) and add hot water to rise halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Place in the oven and bake about 45 to 50 minutes.
Being very careful not to scald yourself or get water into the torte, remove both pans from the oven and remove the springform pan from the water bath.
Cool the torte to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours before un-molding. Run a sharp knife around the inner circumference of the pan. Un-mold the sides of the springform pan.
Ganache :
Heat heavy cream to just under a boil. Pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
Place the torte on a baking rack with a large piece of wax paper underneath and pour slightly cooled Ganache onto the center of the torte in one motion so that it will flow out in one smooth sheet over the top and sides of the torte. Dry 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings

50+ Friends Club CookbookCakes and Frostings

Flourless Chocolate Torte

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Cakes and Frostings