holiday fudge torte with fudge nut glaze

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 30, 2011

This recipe makes a one layer 9-inch cake that will make your eyes roll back in your head when you bite into this chocolate torte with fudge nutty sauce that will curl your toes. Can you say to die for!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 servings

Ingredients

  • TORTE:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter,softened
  • 3/4 cup dairy sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FUDGE NUT GLAZE
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, hazelnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make holiday fudge torte with fudge nut glaze

  • Step 1
    Torte: Heat oven to 350^. Grease a 9-inch round baking pan; line bottom with parchment paper or waxed paper. Grease paper; flour paper and pan. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add butter, sour cream, egg and vanilla; beat on low speed of mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium' beat 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack; gently peel off paper. Cool completely. Place cake on serving plate; pour glaze evenly over cake, allowing some to run down sides. Refrigerate until glaze is firm, about 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate leftover torte. --- Fudge Nut Glaze: Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes; stir in nuts and vanilla.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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