Viennese Torte Recipe
Ingredients
1 6-ounce package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
4 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tablespoons sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 12-ounce loaf pound cake
Directions
In heavy saucepan, heat chocolate, butter, and water over medium heat, stirring till blended.
Cool slightly.
Add egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla; stir till smooth.
Chill till mixture is of spreading consistency, about 45 minutes.
Slice cake horizontally in 6 layers.
Spread chocolate between layers, then frost top and sides.
Chill at least 45 minutes before serving.
Cut in 1/4 inch slices.
Cool slightly.
Add egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla; stir till smooth.
Chill till mixture is of spreading consistency, about 45 minutes.
Slice cake horizontally in 6 layers.
Spread chocolate between layers, then frost top and sides.
Chill at least 45 minutes before serving.
Cut in 1/4 inch slices.