Pecan Torte
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Ingredients

  • 2 c. grated pecans
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 T. flour
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 1/2 t. baking powder
  • 1 T. orange juice
  • 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 1 T. grated orange rind
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

Step 1
With steel blade in Cuisinart, grate pecans until fine.
Step 2
Beat egg yolks until light; then beat in sugar.
Step 3
Stir in flour, salt, baking powder, pecans and orange juice.
Step 4
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in.
Step 5
Pour into 2 8" cake pans, lined with waxed paper sprayed lightly with Pam.