Marli posted 01-14-99
Chocolate Nut Special Occassion Torte
1 lb butter
5 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Malt butter in large microwavable bowl. Add flour, sugar and vanilla and bix. It will form a large very soft greasy
dough. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Spread each piece on a cookie sheet lines with parchment paper. NB do not use a rolling pin it won't work. Mush the dough onto the sheet with your fingers. Bake at 375 F for approx 10 minutes until lightly brown. Let the layer cool completely and it will become crisp and easy to handle.
To assemble the torte you need:
2 cans prepared chocolate frosting (ie Betty Crocker)
4 individual butterscotch pudding cups
2 individual chocolate pudding cups
4 types of whole nuts for decorating ( I use almonds, cashews. pecans and walnuts but
anything is ok)
Place 1 cookie layer on a large cake serving board available at party stores or craft shops) Spread 2 butterscoth pudding cups on the layer (It may be a little too much pudding depending on the size and the size of the layers) Add another layer.
Spread on chocolate pudding. Add another layyer. Spread on remaining butterscoth pudding. Cover the enrtire cake with 1 can of frosting (including sides) Dont worry if it isnt perfect because the decoration will cover it up.
To decorate:
Place remaining frosting in pastry bag and pipe along bottom edge. Pipe frosting to divide the cake into 8 sections
and pipe a border aroung the top edge. Place nuts nicely in each section (2 sections per type of nuts) NB Let stand
at least 24 hours before serving. Keep in cool place does not need refrigeration.
To freeze:
cover in plastic and make sure to protect decorations or decorate after thawing. Can be frozen up to 1-2 months.
Thaw at least 8 hours Cut into small squares to serve. Should be able to serve all of the guests with other desserts provided.