Serbian Chocolate Torte (Torta Cokolada) Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (24)

  • For the Cake:
  • 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 9 large eggs (separated)
  • 5 ounces melted and slightly cooled semisweet chocolate
  • 2 cups ground (not chopped) walnuts
  • 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 large beaten egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry liqueur (optional)
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) softened butter
  • 3 ounces melted and slightly cooled semisweet chocolate
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons boiling water
  • Chopped walnuts for garnish

Directions

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