Grand Marnier Chocolate Pecan Torte
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Cakes, Chocolate |
| FOR TORTE | ||
| 8 | oz | Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate |
| 1/2 | c | Butter |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar, divided |
| 6 | Egg yolks | |
| 2 | tb | Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) |
| 1/2 | ts | Vanilla |
| 1 1/3 | c | Very finely chopped pecans |
| 1/4 | c | Dry bread crumbs |
| 7 | Egg whites | |
| CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE | ||
| 4 | oz | Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate |
| 1/2 | c | Heavy whipping cream |
| 2 | ts | Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) |
| 1/3 | c | Very finely chopped pecans |
| Grand Marnier Whipped Cream | ||
| DECORATION | ||
| 3/4 | c | Heavy whipping cream |
| 2 | tb | Powdered sugar |
| 2 | ts | Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) |
| 1 | Fresh orange, thin skin variety |
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