PECAN TORTE RECIPE RECIPES

Name: Pecan Torte
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 12 large eggs, separated; 2 cups sugar; 2-1/2 cups ground pecans; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Whole pecans, optional

PECAN TORTE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

Pecan Torte Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

This is an old family recipe that uses our Texas pecans. I've made it often for birthdays and family gatherings. My brother-in-law said it was the only cake he's ever eaten in which the cake tastes as good as the frosting!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 large eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups ground pecans
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole pecans, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 5-6 minutes. Combine pecans and bread crumbs; stir into yolk mixture with vanilla. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide evenly among three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. For frosting, combine milk and cornstarch in a saucepan until well blended. Add chocolate chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture; beat until fluffy. Spread between cooled cake layers. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, FatContent 30g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 192mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 203mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (52g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 9g protein.

CHOCOLATE PECAN TORTE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Chocolate Pecan Torte Recipe: How to Make It image

This impressive dessert looks lovely on a buffet table. It takes some time to prepare, but it’s worth the effort. —Lois Schlickau, Haven, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 01 hours 20 minutes

Prep Time 60 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

8 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups ground pecans
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine pecans, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to yolk mixture alternately with water. Stir in vanilla. , In another large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with about 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining layer., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine cocoa, water and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Spread remaining frosting over sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, FatContent 25g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 169mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 209mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 7g protein.

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