Royal Pecan Chocolate Gateau

Source: CELIAC@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU

Ingredients:

1/2 cup melted butter or margarine

1 1/4 cup sugar

4 Tbsp cocoa

4 eggs

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups pecans (processed into meal)

Instructions:

1.   Place all ingredients in a food processor, process for 30 seconds, scrape sides and process again for 30 seconds. (I use a blender and process longer).

2.   Pour into greased springform pan or round cake pan- either 8-9 inch, but adjust baking time.

3.  Bake in 350 degrees F. preheated oven for 45 minutes.