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Date, Dried-Cherry and Chocolate Torte

Date, Dried-Cherry and Chocolate Torte
Date, Dried-Cherry and Chocolate Torte might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One serving contains 569 calories, 7g of protein, and 32g of fat. If you have eggs, cherries, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Combine dates, cherries, and baking soda in a heatproof bowl, then stir in boiling water and brandy.
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Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
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Beat together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until just combined. Beat in vanilla and zest.
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Add half of flour mixture and beat at low speed until just combined.
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Add date mixture with liquid and beat at low speed until just combined.
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Add remaining flour mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in chocolate and pecans.
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Pour batter into a generously buttered 24-cm (9-inch) springform pan, smoothing top.
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Bake in middle of oven until center is slightly rounded and top of torte is cracked (edges will be dark brown), about 55 minutes.
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Let torte stand 5 minutes in pan on a rack. Run a sharp small knife around side of pan to loosen, then remove side. Cool torte on rack.
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• Torte may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score3
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