Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte: A Divine Italian Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Bake Time:
25 mins
Cool Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 6ouncesdark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped into small pieces

  • 10tablespoonsunsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1cupground almond meal (also know as almond flour)

  • 2tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1tablespooncoffee liqueur

  • ½teaspoonkosher salt

  • tiny pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)

  • 4largeeggs, at room temperature

  • ¾cupwhite granulated sugar

  • cocoa and powdered sugar for dusting top, as needed (optional)

  • 1cupfresh raspberries (Optional)

  • unsweetened whipped cream for serving (optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8-inch cake pan with butter, and place a round piece of parchment paper in the bottom. Dust the inside and sides with flour and knock out access. Set aside.

  2. Place chocolate and butter in a mixing bowl, and place on top of a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Place on low heat until the butter and chocolate have melted.

  3. Remove from heat, and stir together with a spatula. Stir in almond meal, cocoa powder, coffee liqueur, salt, and cayenne until fully combined. Set aside.

  4. Combine eggs and sugar in a second bowl, and beat with an electric mixer, or whisk by hand until very thick and pale colored.

  5. Pour chocolate mixture into the egg mixture; fold in gently with a spatula until just combined. Transfer batter into the prepared pan. Tap pan on the counter to settle the mixture.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out almost clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

  7. Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a plate. Let cool to room temperature, before wrapping and transferring into the fridge to chill before serving.

  8. Before cutting, the top can be dusted with cocoa and/or powdered sugar if desired. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

    Chef John

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
12g
59%
Cholesterol
106mg
35%
Sodium
128mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Protein
9g
17%
Potassium
270mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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