Chocolate & Pine Nut Torte

Name: Chocolate & Pine Nut Torte
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup currants; 1 tablespoon rum, grappa or brandy; 1/4 cup whole almonds; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or semolina flour; 3 ounces 60-70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural (see Note); 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2 large egg yolks; 4 large egg whites, at room temperature (see Tips); Scant 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds

Chocolate & Pine Nut Torte was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chocolate_pine_nut_torte.html" target="_blank">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"This chocolate cake is sophisticated, rich, moist and even a bit gooey, with a slightly crusty top. If you have grappa, use it instead of the rum. The cake can be served once it’s completely cool, but for the best flavor and texture, make it the day before you plan on eating it. Serve with a sprinkling of confectioners’ sugar or a dollop of whipped cream...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup currants

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1 tablespoon rum, grappa or brandy

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1/4 cup whole almonds

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or semolina flour

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3 ounces 60-70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural (see Note)

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1 cup sugar, divided

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup boiling water

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2 large egg yolks

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4 large egg whites, at room temperature (see Tips)

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Scant 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds

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