Description
A dense, fudgy, and naturally gluten-free chocolate torte with intense dark chocolate flavor, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or use a microwave in short bursts). Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still be slightly soft.
- Let the torte cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The center will sink slightly as it cools.
- Once cool, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Dust the top generously with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra rich finish, chill the torte for at least 4 hours before serving.
- You can substitute half of the bittersweet chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer a slightly sweeter taste.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor in this simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 160