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=Torte=

==Ingredients==

* 1 [[Cookbook:Cup|cup]] semi-sweet [[Cookbook:Chocolate Chips|chocolate chips]]
* ½ cup [[Cookbook:Margarine|margarine]] or [[Cookbook:Butter|butter]]
* ½ cup all-purpose [[Cookbook:Flour|flour]]
* 4 [[Cookbook:Egg|eggs]], separated
* ½ cup [[Cookbook:Sugar|sugar]]

===Topping===

* chocolate glaze
* caramel sauce
* chocolate curls, if desired
* ½ cup [[Cookbook:Chop|chopped]] [[Cookbook:Pecan|pecans]]


==Procedure==

# Preheat oven to [[Cookbook:Oven_temperatures|325°F]].
# Grease a 9x3-inch springform pan.
# Heat chocolate chips and margarine in a two-quart saucepan over medium heat until chocolate chips are melted; cool 5 minutes.
# Stir in flour until smooth.
# Stir in egg yolks until well blended.
# [[cookbook:Beat|Beat]] [[Cookbook:Egg White|egg whites]] in large bowl on high speed until foamy.
# Beat in sugar, 1 [[Cookbook:Tablespoon|tablespoon]] at a time until soft peaks form.
# Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites.
# Spread in greased a 9x3-inch springform pan.
# [[Cookbook:Bake|Bake]] for 35-40 minutes or until top of cake appears dry and cracked; cool 10 minutes.
# Run knife along side of cake to loosen, remove side of pan. Cook cake completely.
# Place on serving plate.
# Spread top of cake with chocolate glaze; drizzle with caramel sauce.
# [[Cookbook:Garnish|Garnish]] with chocolate curls and pecans.

=Chocolate Glaze=

==Ingredients==

* 1 [[Cookbook:Ounce|ounce]] unsweetened [[Cookbook:Chocolate|chocolate]]
* 1 [[Cookbook:Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Cookbook:Margarine|margarine]] or [[Cookbook:Butter|butter]]
* 1 [[Cookbook:Cup|cup]] [[Cookbook:Powdered Sugar|powdered sugar]]
* 5 teaspoons [[Cookbook:Boiling|boiling]] [[Cookbook:Water|water]] [[Cookbook:Boil|boil]]

==Procedure==

# Heat chocolate and margarine over low heat until melted.
# Blend in powdered sugar and water until smooth.
# Stir in additional boiling water, ½ teaspoon at a time, until of drizzling consistency.
''Makes about ½ cup glaze.''


=Caramel Sauce=

==Ingredients==

* 1 [[Cookbook:Cup|cup]] packed [[Cookbook:Brown Sugar|brown sugar]]
* ½ cup [[Cookbook:Cream|heavy whipping cream]]
* ¼ cup [[Cookbook:Corn Syrup|corn syrup]]
* 1 [[Cookbook:Tablespoon|tablespoon]] [[Cookbook:Margarine|margarine]] or [[Cookbook:Butter|butter]]
* 2 [[Cookbook:Teaspoon|teaspoon]] ground [[Cookbook:Cinnamon|cinnamon]]

==Procedure==

# Heat all ingredients to [[Cookbook:Boil|boiling]] over medium heat, stirring constantly, reduce heat to low.
# [[Cookbook:Simmer|Simmer]] uncovered for 5 minutes.
''Makes about 1¾ cup sauce.''

=Easy Chocolate Curls=

==Procedure==
The curls will be easier to make if the chocolate is slightly warm, so let the chocolate stand in a warm place for about 15 minutes before making curls. Semi-sweet chocolate can be used, but the curls will be small. Also, the thicker the bar of chocolate, the larger your curls will be.

#Place a bar or block of [[Cookbook:Chocolate|chocolate]] on waxed paper. Make chocolate curls by pulling a [[Cookbook:Vegetable Peeler|vegetable peeler]] toward you across the flattest side of the chocolate, pressing firmly in long, thin strokes. Small curls can be made by using the side of the chocolate bar.
#Transfer each curl carefully with a toothpick to wax-lined [[Cookbook:Cookie Sheet|cookie sheet]] or directly onto frosted cake, pie or other dessert.

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