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Hungarian Chocolate Chestnut Torte Gesztenye Torta

Pronounced geh-sten-ye tor-ta. This is a very rich, elegant, chocolate dessert. Chocolate chestnut layer cake, filled with chocolate nut filling, and topped with whipped cream and chestnut purée. A bit involved, but worth it. Perfect for holidays or other special occasions.

Steps

Force chestnut pure through a potato ricer to make the pure fluffy , and set aside.
Grate the chocolate using a food processor or the grater attachment of your mixer if you have one.
Mix the almonds and breadcrumbs together.
Preheat oven to 325f.
Prepare 2 9-inch springform pans for baking by brushing the bottom and sides of the pan with melted butter , dusting with flour , and shaking out the excess.
Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff , but not dry.
Using an electric mixer , beat the egg yolks , gradually adding the sugar until well mixed.
Fold in the chestnut pure , then the grated chocolate.
Carefully fold in the nut and bread crumb mixture.
Stir 1 tablespoon of the egg whites into the batter , then fold the rest in 1 / 4 at a time.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans , spread evenly , and bake in the center of the oven until the tops turn light brown.
Remove from oven and let it cool a little in the pan.
Remove the sides of the pan and allow to co.

Ingredients

chestnut puree, dark chocolate, blanched almonds, fine breadcrumbs, butter, flour, eggs, sea salt, vanilla sugar, heavy cream, powdered sugar, rum