Save some time by preparing this stunning, rich torte a day ahead; it keeps well covered in the refrigerator. Try grinding the nuts 1/4 cup at a time-it will keep them from getting too oily!
6 ounces sweet baking chocolate
3/4 cup margarine or butter
4 eggs, seperated
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup ground hazelnuts
2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or coffee
Whole hazelnut
1. Heat oven to 375°. Grease and flour springform pan, 8 x 2 1/2 inches.
2. Heat chocolate and margarine in medium saucepan over low heat until melted; cool 5 minutes.
3. Beat egg whites and salt in medium bowl on high speed until stiff. Beat egg yolks and sugar on medium speed until lemon colored; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in ground hazelnuts and liqueur. Gently fold chocolate mixture into egg whites; pour into pan.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until top is dry and knife inserted in center comes out slightly wet. Cool completely; remove from pan. Garnish with whole hazelnuts.
From "Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.