Serbian Chocolate Torte (Torta Cokolada) Recipe

Ingredients (24)

• For the Cake:
• 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 9 large eggs (separated)
• 5 ounces melted and slightly cooled semisweet chocolate
• 2 cups ground (not chopped) walnuts
• 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• For the Filling:
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 large beaten egg yolks
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry liqueur (optional)
• 4 ounces (1 stick) softened butter
• 3 ounces melted and slightly cooled semisweet chocolate
• For the Glaze:
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 to 4 tablespoons boiling water
• Chopped walnuts for garnish