Chocolate-Walnut Torte
"Layer upon layer of rich dark cocoa cake filled with light and fluffy whipped cream, this chocolate-walnut torte is a chocolate lover's dream!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
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1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (38 cookies)
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup butter or margarine, melted
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2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
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2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup shortening
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1 1/4 cups water
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups whipping cream
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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5 to 6 fresh nonpoisonous (unsprayed) leaves (such as lemon, grape or rose leaves) or pliable plastic leaves
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1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 oz semisweet baking chocolate
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1/2 teaspoon shortening
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