Chocolate Raspberry Torte

== Ingredients ==
* 1 1/3 	cups 	all-purpose flour
* 1 	cup 	Sugar, divided
* 1 1/2 	tsp 	baking powder
* 1/2 	tsp 	salt
* 2 		eggs, separated
* 1 	cup 	(1/2 pt) cold whipping cream
* 1/2 	tsp 	almond extract
* chocolate FILLING & FROSTING (recipe follows)
* 1/2 	cup 	sliced almonds
* 1/4 	cup 	Seedless red raspberry preserves
* Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350 °F.
# Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans.
# Stir together flour, 1/2 cup Sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside.
# Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup Sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
# Beat 1 cup whipping cream in small bowl until stiff; fold into beaten egg whites.
# Combine egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup Sugar and almond extract in clean small bowl; beat on medium speed of mixer 3 minutes until thick and lemon-colored.
# Gently fold into whipped cream mixture.
# Gradually fold flour mixture into whipped cream mixture just until ingredients are blended (mixture will be thick).
# Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth surface.
# Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
# Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
# Cool completely.
# Prepare chocolate FILLING & FROSTING.
# Split each cake layer in half horizontally.
# Place one layer on serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup chocolate FILLING.
# Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon almonds; repeat with two more layers.
# Top with last layer; spread with raspberry preserves.
# Frost sides of cake with remaining filling.
# Garnish top edge with whipped cream, if desired.
# Sprinkle edge and center with remaining almonds; refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Cover; refrigerate leftover torte.
=== chocolate FILLING & FROSTING ===
# Stir together 2/3 cup Sugar and 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S cocoa in medium bowl.
# Add 1-1/2 cups cold whipping cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until stiff.
# About 3 cups filling and frosting.
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