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Chocolate Torte
This decadent, rich Chocolate Torte is an easy, elegant dessert to serve to your friends and family to make them believe you are a gourmet cook! Each bite is a luxurious experience for the most dedicated chocolate lovers!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 526 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cubed unsalted butter
- 12 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 6 large room temperature eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Whipped Cream for serving
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan, then dust the bottom and sides with cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine ¾ cup cubed unsalted butter and 12 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate. Microwave for 90 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to stir well until completely melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then set the bowl aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate large bowl, combine 6 large room temperature eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat on medium-high speed for 6 minutes until it becomes thick and is a pale yellow color.
- Add half of the chocolate mixture to the eggs mixture, stirring with a large spoon or spatula to combine. Fold in the remaining chocolate, then pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until the center barely jiggles, the top is no longer shiny, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean with only a few crumbs.
- Let the torte cool completely, then run a sharp, thin knife around the inside perimeter of the pan before removing the springform ring. Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from The Food Network.
- You can serve this with a berry sauce or chocolate ganache for an even more elaborate finish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
756IU
(15%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.