Description
A recipe for Chocolate Plum Walnut Torte

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried plums (4 ounces)
  
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  
• 1/2 cup boiling water
  
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  
• 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts, divided
  
• 3/4 cup California walnut halves

Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat 8-inch round spring-form pan with cooking spray. Place glass baking dish (any size) half-filled with water on lower rack of oven.

In small bowl, combine plums, chocolate and water. Let stand 5 minutes until plums soften and chocolate melts. Stir.

In food processor, combine plum mixture, flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar and salt. Whirl until nearly smooth.

In large mixing bowl, use hand whisk or mixer to beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and foamy. Stir in half the plum mixture. With spatula, gently fold in remaining plum mixture and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Do not over mix. Pour into prepared pan.

Arrange walnut halves evenly around edge. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chopped walnuts in center. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center feels set when gently touched. Cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition
Nutrition information per serving: 234 calories, 13 g fat (3 g sat, 2.5 g mono, 7 g poly), 53 mg cholesterol, 71 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 5 g protein, 4% DV Vitamin A, 0% DV Vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, 9% DV iron.

Serves
Serves 12

Variations
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