Flourless Chocolate Torte
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Courtesy of Chocolate Heaven & Co.
(Yields one cake)
Chocolate Heaven & Co.
Chocolate Heaven offers flourless chocolate tortes, banana breads, and coffee cakes, which are available locally in select grocery stores and can be ordered online.
(828) 421-2042
www.lovechocolateheaven.com
12-oz. semisweet chocolate
2 sticks unsalted butter
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. espresso, brewed
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line nine-inch springform pan with foil. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and espresso; mix until well blended and pour into chocolate mixture. Whip egg whites with an electric mixer until light and foamy and gently fold in to chocolate mixture. Pour into springform pan. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until center is set and does not wobble. Let cool completely. Using the corners of the foil, lift cake out of pan, invert onto hand, peel away foil, and place on serving plate.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line nine-inch springform pan with foil. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and espresso; mix until well blended and pour into chocolate mixture. Whip egg whites with an electric mixer until light and foamy, and gently fold into chocolate mixture. Pour into springform pan. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until center is set and does not wobble. Let cool completely. Using the corners of the foil, lift cake out of pan, invert onto hand, peel away foil, and place on serving plate. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries.