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Chocolate Eclair Torte Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large saucepan, bring water & butter to a boil.
Step #2 Add flour all at once & stir until smooth ball forms.
Step #3 Remove from the heat; let this stand for 5 mins.
Step #4 Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step #5 Continue beating until mixture is smooth & shiny.
Step #6 Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step #7 Draw a 10-in.
Step #8 circle on the waxed paper.
Step #9 Grease the paper.
Step #10 Drop batter by rounded tbspfuls just inside the circle outline.
Step #11 Bake at 400F degrees F for 40-45 mins or until golden brown.
Step #12 Transfer to a wire rack.
Step #13 Immediately prick with a fork & cool completely.
Step #14 Cut off top third of puffs.
Step #15 Pull out & discard soft dough from inside.
Step #16 For filling, in a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mixes & vanilla for 2 mins; let this stand for 2 mins or until soft-set.
Step #17 Fold in whipped topping.
Step #18 Place bottom ring of cream puffs on a serving platter.
Step #19 Spoon filling inside.
Step #20 Top with top ring.
Step #21 Refrigerate.
Step #22 For icing, in a microwave, melt chocolate & butter with milk; stir until smooth.
Step #23 Stir in vanilla.
Step #24 Add confectioners' sugar & stir until smooth.
Step #25 Cool for 5 mins.
Step #26 Drizzle over top of cake.
Step #27 Serve as soon as possible.
Step #28 Refrigerate leftovers.
Step #29 .
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