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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE




List of Ingredients



• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 cup shortening
  
• 2 egg yolks
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 sq. (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
  
• 1 1/4 cup flour
  
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda and salt
  
• 3/4 cup milk
  
• 2 stiffly beaten egg whites
  
• Truffle Fill:
  
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  
• 1 cup whipping cream
  
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  
• Chocolate Glaze:
  
• 1 square unsweetened chocolate
  
• 2 TBS butter
  
• 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 - 3 TBS boiling water
  
• almonds
  






Instructions



1. Cream sugar and shortening; add yolks and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
   
2. Stir in 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled.
   
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk, beating well after each addition.
   
4. Fold in egg whites.
   
5. Turn into 2 greased and floured 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans.
   
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes.
   
7. Truffle Filling: Melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
   
8. Cool until warm.
   
9. Whip the whipping cream until fluffy.
   
10. Add chocolate, continue beating until stiff.
    
11. Fold in almonds.
    
12. Fill between layers.
    
13. Chocolate Glaze: Melt unsweetened chocolate with butter; stir in sugar and vanilla.
    
14. Gradually add water; beat until smooth, drizzle over cake.
    
15. Sprinkle with almonds.