Date, Pecan & Chocolate Torte With Hot Fudge Sauce

Submitted by Annetty

"Chocolate & More Chocolate, you've gotta love it. This Torte will sink a little and is quite moist inside, apparently it freezes well (I have not done this). Recipe is from Table Magazine - May 2005."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups dark chocolate melts, melted
• 1 1⁄4 cups chopped pitted dates
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup plain flour
• 150 g dark chocolate melts
• 3⁄4 cup cream
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

directions

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees, grease and line a 23cm springform cake pan.
2. Using an electric mixer beat egg whites in a bowl until firm peaks form, gradually add in sugar, until thick and glossy.
3. Lightly fold in 1 1/2 cups melted chocolate, dates, pecans and flour,pour into prepared pan, bake for 50-60 minutes, until firm.
4. Turn oven off, leaving torte inside to cool completely.
5. Chill until required.
6. HOT FUDGE SAUCE.
7. Combine all ingredients from 7 to 11 in a small saucepan.
8. Heat on low for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until melted and smooth - keep warm.
9. Serve cake in wedges with a dollop of fresh cream, dusted with cocoa and topped with Hot Fudge Sauce.