Chocolate Walnut Torte

This torte is a light and chocolatey for dessert. Perfect for entertaining and
easily made the day before.
Prep. Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 45 minutes
Serves 8-10
Skill Level
what you need
Chocolate Walnut Torte
185g CADBURY Dark Chocolate Melts
125g butter
1 cup (150g) walnuts, toasted
cup caster sugar
2 tablespoons corn flour
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cocoa for dusting
Maple Walnuts, if desired
Maple Walnuts
1 cup walnuts
cup maple syrup
make it
Chocolate Walnut Torte
1.
MELT together the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan
of simmering water, ensure the water doesnt touch the bowl. Cool slightly.
2.
PLACE the walnuts, 2 tablespoons of the caster sugar and the corn flour in a food
processor and pulse to finely grind the nuts.
3.
WHISK together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir in the melted
chocolate, ground walnut mixture and vanilla.
4.
BEAT the egg whites until soft peaks form. Continue beating whilst gradually adding
the remaining sugar until mixture is thick and glossy. Whisk of the whites into the
chocolate mixture then gently fold the remaining whites through. Pour into a
greased and base lined 23-24cm spring form pan.
5.
BAKE in a moderate oven 180C for 35-40 minutes or until cooked when tested.
Allow to cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before releasing from pan to cool
completely. Dust with cocoa and decorate with maple walnuts if desired.
Maple Walnuts
1.
COMBINE the walnuts and syrup and mix well. Spoon in a single layer onto a paper
lined tray. Bake in a moderate oven 180C for 12-15 minutes until the walnuts are
golden and the syrup tacky. Cool thoroughly then break into pieces. Use as required.
To view this recipe online, please visit
http://www.cadburykitchen.com.au/recipes/view/chocolate-walnut-torte/2/