CHOCOLATE PLUM AND WALNUT TORTE

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Categories     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup cake flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
Glaze
3 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoon slivovitz or other brandy
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
5 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup plum jam or apricot preserves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • For Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment; butter paper. Dust pan with flour. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Remove from over water. Add butter 1 piece at a time, mixing until melted and smooth. Mix in sugar. Mix in eggs 1 at a time. Add flour, then walnuts and stir to combine. Transfer batter to prepared cake pan. Bake just until springy to touch, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 15 minutes. Turn out onto rack, remove paper and cool completely.
  • For Glaze:
  • Bring whipping cream, slivovitz and light corn syrup to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add semisweet chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Let glaze stand until cool but still pourable, whisking occasionally.
  • Place cake on serving platter. Slide waxed paper under edges. Spread jam over top. Pour glaze over top and sides of cake. Smooth top and sides with spatula. Sprinkle walnuts in 1-inch border around top edge. Let stand until glaze sets. (Torte can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Sebastian Benalcazar
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


hafsa sikandar
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this torte was surprisingly good. The plums and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor.


Edo Rebo
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This torte is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day.


Moropa Sonnyboy
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Great recipe! The torte was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Qasim Awan
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This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil to the crust next time. Overall, it was a decent dessert.


Hodan Dahir
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This torte was delicious! The chocolate and plum flavors were perfect together. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lumka Lu
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Sheiann Zarco
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This torte was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. The plums and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


chibunna ezemadu
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This torte was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. The plums and walnuts added a nice touch of tartness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Prabin Shakya
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This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil to the crust next time. Overall, it was a decent dessert.


MK Photography
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This torte was delicious! The chocolate and plum flavors were perfect together. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rana 12r1wr
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Kauma Rashida
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This torte was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. The plums and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Victory Olakunle
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This torte was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. The plums and walnuts added a nice touch of tartness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Uzeur Khalid
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This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil to the crust next time. Overall, it was a decent dessert.


Co create
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I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rosie Tamang
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Akber Shah
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! The plums added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate. The walnuts gave it a nice crunch. Overall, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Shahabdeen Shaheer
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This torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, plums, and walnuts was divine. The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.