Decadent Dark Chocolate Torte
A rich fudgy chocolate dessert that's easy to make
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Servings: 16
Calories: 195kcal
Equipment
- 1 9-inch springform pan
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉ and set the rack to the middle position. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In small mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, espresso or coffee powder, and vanilla. Heat 1/2 cup of water in a microwave for 30-40 seconds or until warm. Do not boil. Add the water to the bowl and whisk the chocolate mixture with a fork until it's smooth. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs, sugar, and olive oil. Mix on medium-high speed for four minutes or until the mixture is light and frothy.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix on medium-low speed for one to two minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the baking powder, salt, and almond flour to the mixing bowl. Mix on low for one minute or until everything is combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until the sides of the cake pull away from the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center of the torte comes out clean.
- Let the torte cool for at least one hour before removing it from the pan. If desired, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
You can make this torte up to two days ahead of time. Leave it in the pan, but cover it with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to one month.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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