Chocolate Torte
Calories: 18
Adjust Servings Here: 9 servings
Description
Here's a recipe for a tender, rich, creamy chocolate torte with a crusty top, simply dusted with powdered sugar. It is a perfect way to top off a dinner party with a fancy dessert.
Ingredients
Torte
- 340 g (12 oz) Chocolate dark, semi-sweet, or bitter
- 170 g (1½ stick) Butter unsalted, room temperature
- 100 g (½ cup) White sugar
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp Espresso or coffee brewed
- 20 g (¼ cup) Cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp (1) Salt
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Oven - Preheat the oven to 300°F/ 150°C / Gas Mark 2. Spray a 9-inch round springform pan with cooking spray or line parchment paper on the inside and wrap it with aluminum foil on the outside
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter - In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth. Add sugar while the mixture is still warm—this helps it dissolve.340 g Chocolate, 170 g Butter , 100 g White sugar
- Add Eggs One at a Time - Whisk in the eggs one by one, mixing well after each. This ensures smooth emulsification.6 large Eggs , 1 tbsp Vanilla extract, ½ tbsp Espresso or coffee, ¼ tsp Salt
- Add Remaining Ingredients - Stir in vanilla, espresso, cocoa powder, and salt. The batter will be silky and thick.20 g Cocoa powder
- Bake in a Water Bath - Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Set the pan in a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with about 2 cups of hot water. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is just set and still slightly wobbly.
- Cool and Dust - Let the torte cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then remove the foil and cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once fully cooled.2 tbsp Powdered sugar
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