Mocha-Walnut Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place 5 chocolate squares, 1/2 cup each corn syrup and butter and 2 Tbsp.
3. 3
   coffee granules in large microwaveable bowl.
4. 4
   Microwave on HIGH 2 min.
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   or until butter is melted.
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   Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
7. 7
   Add sugar; mix well.
8. 8
   Blend in eggs and vanilla.
9. 9
   Stir in flour and nuts.
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    Spread into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
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    Bake 40 to 45 min.
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    or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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    (Do not overbake.)
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    Cool in pan 10 min.
15. 15
    Invert cake onto wire rack; carefully remove pan.
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    Cool cake completely.
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    Place remaining chocolate and 1 Tbsp.
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    butter in small microwaveable bowl.
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    Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min.
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    Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
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    Add 2 Tbsp.
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    corn syrup and 1 tsp.
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    coffee granules; stir until well blended.
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    Place cake on serving plate.
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    Spread glaze evenly over top and side of cake.
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    Let stand 1 hour or until glaze is set.