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It’s November again, that means it’s time for another tasty, chocolate treat for Sherry’s birthday.  This is a very, VERY chocolaty, very rich and yummy Torte – if you are not a true chocolate lover, this may be a bit much for you.  However, if you are a true chocolate lover, I am sure you’ll soon be making noises normally only heard through cheap motel walls.  The torte must refrigerate for at least 4 hours, so I made it the night before her birthday dinner.

Ingredients:

• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
• Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
• 15 Ounces of bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (you’ll be tempted to use 16, don’t do it)
• 18 Tbsp (2 1/4 sticks) of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. (for cooking)
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
• 7 egg yolks
• 5 egg whites
• 9 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp Brandy
• 3Tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 1Tbsp of hot water
• 1 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups fresh raspberries (These can sometimes be hard to find – Cherry pie filling makes a nice substitute)
• whipped cream
• 1 jar raspberry preserves (optional for sauce)

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